Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Protein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Biologically Active Substance

**Definition:** A family of soluble proteins that bind insulin-like growth factors and modulate their biological actions at the cellular level. Serum IGFBP levels have been found to be negatively correlated to the risk of cancer.

**Synonyms:** - IGFBP