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Definition of Somatomedins
1. somatomedin [n] - See also: somatomedin
Medical Definition of Somatomedins
1. Insulin-like polypeptides made by the liver and some fibroblasts and released into the blood when stimulated by somatotropin. They cause sulfate incorporation into collagen, RNA, and DNA synthesis, which are prerequisites to cell division and growth of the organism. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Somatomedins
Literary usage of Somatomedins
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. BST edited by Jean A. Larson (1995)
"Overall, somatomedins and their binding proteins seem to be major links between
cellular developmental processes and nutrient supply. ..."
2. Anabolic Steroid Abuse by Geraline C. Lin (1996)
"... RL; and Rosenfeld, RG somatomedins in adolescence: A cross-section study of
the effect of puberty on plasma insulin-like growth factor I and II levels. ..."
3. Stress, Gender, and Alcohol-Seeking Behavior edited by Walter A. Hunt, Sam Zakhari (1996)
"Unterman, TG, and Phillips, LS Glucocorticoid effect on somatomedins and somatomedin
inhibitors. / Clin Endocrinol Metab 61:618-626, 1985. ..."
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