IGF-1 Boosts Fetal Organ Growth Without Direct Nutrient Transfer Increase
IGF-1 infusion to fetal sheep increases organ growth but not by stimulating nutrient transfer to the fetus.
Study Design
Population
Not specified in the digest.
Intervention
IGF-1 LR3, dose, route, and duration not specified.
Outcome
Fetal organ growth, without an increase in direct nutrient transfer.
Abstract
IGF-1 infusion to fetal sheep increases organ growth but not by stimulating nutrient transfer to the fetus.
Authors: Stremming J, Heard S, White A, Chang EI, Shaw SC, Wesolowski SR, Jonker SS, Rozance PJ, Brown LD
Journal: American journal…