IGFBP7 binds to insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) and insulin-like growth factor II (IGF-II) with relatively low affinity compared to other members of the IGFBP family . Despite this lower affinity, IGFBP7 has several important functions:
IGFBP7 is involved in several biological processes, including:
The recombinant form of IGFBP7, tagged with a polyhistidine (His) sequence, is commonly used in research and therapeutic applications. The His tag facilitates the purification and detection of the protein, making it easier to study its structure and function in various experimental settings.
IGFBP7 has been associated with several diseases and conditions, including: