IGF2

Musculoskeletal System · Myogenesis & Satellite Cell Renewal

When is IGF2 especially important for growth?

IGF2 encodes a growth signal that is particularly active during fetal development. It promotes cell growth and division across multiple tissues before birth.

Common Gene Name
insulin like growth factor 2
NCBI Gene ID
3481
Chromosome
11

Clinical Evidence Status

Established disease relationship

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (5 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
Silver-Russell syndrome 3ClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal dominantView source
2023-10-04
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndromeMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2025-03
Silver-Russell syndromeMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2025-03
Prostate cancerMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2025-03
Wilms tumorMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2025-03

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

← Back to Musculoskeletal System