insulin-like growth factor ternary complex

Term ID

GO:0042567

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. 12239079

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO