RNA Details
Disease Name
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Tissue
lung
RNA Symbol
IGFBP1
RNA ID
RNA Type
mRNA
Alteration Pattern
up regulation
Species
homo sapiens
Detection Methods
Biomarkers measurements in serum; Pulmonary function tests; Statistical analysis etc.
Target
NA
Pathway
IGF SIGNALLING PATHWAY
PubMed ID
Title
Raised serum levels of IGFBP-1 and IGFBP-2 in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Year
2016
Function
Serum IGFBP-1 and -2 are increased in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and IGFBP-2 may be reduced by anti-fibrosing therapy. IGFBPs may be promising biomarkers in IPF.