Somatomedin C

Somatomedin C, also known as Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1), is a hormone primarily produced in the liver in response to growth hormone stimulation. It plays a key role in promoting growth and development by encouraging the growth of bones, muscles, and tissues. IGF-1 circulates in the bloodstream, helping the body grow during childhood and maintain tissue health in adulthood. It acts as a messenger, translating growth hormone signals into actual tissue growth, and is an important marker for assessing growth hormone activity and overall growth health.