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The Role of Insulin-like Growth Factor-I (IGF-I) in Modulating Behavior and Lifestyle Habits

Jonathan Zegarra Valdivia

Laboratory of Neurobiology of Insulin Peptides, ACHUCARRO

04 Abr 2025 13:30

Aketxe Room (Ground floor), Sede Building, Science Park of UPV/EHU, Leioa

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IGF-I is a crucial hormone with pleiotropic effects on growth, metabolism, and neuroplasticity. Emerging evidence suggests that IGF-I also plays a key role in modulating behavior and lifestyle choices, including physical activity, dietary preferences, stress responses, and social interactions. This seminar will explore how IGF-I influences neural circuits involved in emotion, reward, and social interaction. We will analyze experimental studies linking IGF-I levels with variations in lifestyle-related behaviors, such as exercise adherence, social interaction, and sleep regulation. Understanding the behavioral role of IGF-I may offer new insights for interventions in lifestyle-related diseases and mental health disorders.