Term Name: | insulin-like growth factor ternary complex |
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Synonyms: | IGF ternary complex |
Definition: | A complex of three proteins, which in animals is approximately 150kDa and consists of the insulin-like growth factor (IGF), the insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3), or -5 (IGFBP-5) and an acid-labile subunit (ALS). The complex plays a role in growth and development. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0042567] QuickGO AmiGO |