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Expression of mechano-growth factor (MGF) in refractory overactive bladder

2023-12-09 obstetrics and gynecology Title + abstract only
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Overactive bladder (OAB) is a urological symptom complex defined by urinary urgency. It can have a devastating impact on an individuals quality of life and leads to significant financial cost. Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) is a protein hormone involved in a broad range of processes including cell proliferation and differentiation. IGF-1 is also regulated through alternative splicing. While the primary IGF-1Ea transcript is highly expressed in liver, the alternative IGF-1Ec transcript enco...

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