Term Name: insulin-like growth factor ternary complex
Synonyms: IGF ternary complex
Definition: A complex of three proteins, which in animals is approximately 150kDa and consists of the insulin-like growth factor (IGF), the insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3), or -5 (IGFBP-5) and an acid-labile subunit (ALS). The complex plays a role in growth and development.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0042567]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: insulin-like growth factor binding protein complex