Growth hormone is biologically considered to be a «master hormone» since it is primarily responsible for the maintenance, repair and regeneration of cells along with regulating other hormones. (hghinjections.us)
Even more profound was a drop in insulinlike growth factor 1 (IGF - 1), which is a biomarker for cancer growth, and an increase in stem cell production, which is a marker for regeneration of cells. (mindbodygreen.com)
In particular, we are asking how molecules that are important in eye development both prevent and protect against damage in disease states such as AMD and encourage regeneration of cells and their nerve fibers after injury. (brightfocus.org)