IGFALS
Function
Involved in protein-protein interactions that result in protein complexes, receptor-ligand binding or cell adhesion.
Involvement in disease
Acid-labile subunit deficiency
ACLSD
A disorder characterized by severely reduced serum IGF-I and IGFBP-3 concentrations and mild growth retardation. Pubertal delay in boys and insulin insensitivity are common findings.
None
The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry.
Tissue Specificity
Plasma.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
- Extracellular space
Alternative names
ALS, IGFALS, Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein complex acid labile subunit