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 drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver-Russell syndrome 3 | ClinGen gene-disease validity | Definitive | Autosomal dominant | View source 2023-10-04 |
| Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2025-03 | |
| Silver-Russell syndrome | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2025-03 | |
| Prostate cancer | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View source 2025-03 | |
| Wilms tumor | MedlinePlus related condition | Association type varies; no grade assigned here | View 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.
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