IGFBP7 (insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7) works as a tumor suppressor as well as an oncogene by controlling cell proliferation, cell attachment, apoptosis and angiogenesis. It is also involved in TGFβ (transforming growth factor β) signal pathway. IGFBP7 also interferes with the insulin pathway and is associated with the development of diabetes as well as cardiovascular diseases.IGFBP7 binds weakly to IGFs (insulin like growth factors) and strongly to insulin. It mainly participates in IGF-independent pathways.
