Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Protein 3

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 3 (291 aa, ~32 kDa) is encoded by the human IGFBP3 gene. This protein plays a role in insulin-like growth factor signaling, apoptosis promotion, and cell proliferation inhibition.

**Synonyms:** - Acid Stable Subunit of The 140 k IGF Complex - Binding Protein 29 - Binding Protein 53 - Growth Hormone-Dependent Binding Protein - IBP-3 - IGF Binding Protein 3 - IGF-Binding Protein 3 - IGFBP-3 - IGFBP3 - Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3