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Which receptor does mecasermin activate to stimulate growth?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Mecasermin activates the Type 1 insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) receptor in target tissues, triggering intracellular signalling that stimulates statural growth.

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Increlex 10 mg/ml solution for injectionEsteve Pharmaceuticals (formerly Intrapharm Laboratories) · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 2Document updated 6 November 2025

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