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IGF [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Intergovernmental Bodies and Committees
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Mining Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development
1, record 1, English, Intergovernmental%20Forum%20on%20Mining%2C%20Minerals%2C%20Metals%20and%20Sustainable%20Development
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IGF 1, record 1, English, IGF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development is an international body that helps governments strengthen mining governance to improve social, economic, and environmental outcomes in both large‑ and small‑scale mining. 2, record 1, English, - Intergovernmental%20Forum%20on%20Mining%2C%20Minerals%2C%20Metals%20and%20Sustainable%20Development
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités intergouvernementaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Exploitation minière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Forum intergouvernemental sur les mines, les minéraux, les métaux et le développement durable
1, record 1, French, Forum%20intergouvernemental%20sur%20les%20mines%2C%20les%20min%C3%A9raux%2C%20les%20m%C3%A9taux%20et%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20durable
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- FIG 2, record 1, French, FIG
correct, masculine noun
- IGF 3, record 1, French, IGF
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Forum intergouvernemental sur les mines, les minéraux, métaux et le développement durable 4, record 1, French, Forum%20intergouvernemental%20sur%20les%20mines%2C%20les%20min%C3%A9raux%2C%20m%C3%A9taux%20et%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20durable
correct, masculine noun
- FIG 2, record 1, French, FIG
correct, masculine noun
- IGF 5, record 1, French, IGF
correct, masculine noun
- FIG 2, record 1, French, FIG
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Forum intergouvernemental sur les mines, les minéraux, les métaux et le développement durable est un organisme international qui aide les gouvernements à renforcer la gouvernance minière afin d'améliorer les résultats sociaux, économiques et environnementaux dans l'exploitation minière à grande et à petite échelle. 6, record 1, French, - Forum%20intergouvernemental%20sur%20les%20mines%2C%20les%20min%C3%A9raux%2C%20les%20m%C3%A9taux%20et%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20durable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-04-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- insulin-like growth factor binding protein
1, record 2, English, insulin%2Dlike%20growth%20factor%20binding%20protein
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IGF 2, record 2, English, IGF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) regulates the interaction between IGFs and their receptors, and IGFs have been shown to influence the in vitro growth of breast cancer cells. Rocha et al. report here that IGFBP-3 may be associated with poor prognostic features in breast cancer, implying that it may be involved in the regulation of breast cancer cell growth. 2, record 2, English, - insulin%2Dlike%20growth%20factor%20binding%20protein
Record 2, Key term(s)
- insulin like growth factor binding protein
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- protéine de liaison des facteurs de type insuline
1, record 2, French, prot%C3%A9ine%20de%20liaison%20des%20facteurs%20de%20type%20insuline
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- protéine de liaison des facteurs de type insulinique 2, record 2, French, prot%C3%A9ine%20de%20liaison%20des%20facteurs%20de%20type%20insulinique
proposal, feminine noun
- IGF 2, record 2, French, IGF
correct, feminine noun
- IGF 2, record 2, French, IGF
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inhibiteur de croissance mis en évidence par l'addition de facteurs de croissance à des cultures de cellules 3T3 quiescentes [...] 1, record 2, French, - prot%C3%A9ine%20de%20liaison%20des%20facteurs%20de%20type%20insuline
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-03-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Financial Institutions
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Financial Management Institute of Canada
1, record 3, English, Financial%20Management%20Institute%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- FMI 2, record 3, English, FMI
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A professional association for those interested in public sector financial management. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in sound public sector financial management. 3, record 3, English, - Financial%20Management%20Institute%20of%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A not-for-profit organization, established in 1962, the Institute has 11 chapters across Canada. 3, record 3, English, - Financial%20Management%20Institute%20of%20Canada
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Financial Management Institute
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Institutions financières
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Institut de la gestion financière du Canada
1, record 3, French, Institut%20de%20la%20gestion%20financi%C3%A8re%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IGF 2, record 3, French, IGF
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Association professionnelle ouverte à tout ceux qui s'intéressent à une solide gestion financière dans le secteur public. 3, record 3, French, - Institut%20de%20la%20gestion%20financi%C3%A8re%20du%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Entreprise sans but lucratif créée en 1962, l'Institut compte 11 sections dans toutes les régions du Canada. 3, record 3, French, - Institut%20de%20la%20gestion%20financi%C3%A8re%20du%20Canada
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Institut de la gestion financière
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-02-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Molecular Biology
- Cytology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- insulin-like growth factor
1, record 4, English, insulin%2Dlike%20growth%20factor
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- IGF 2, record 4, English, IGF
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insulin-like substances in serum that do not react with insulin antibodies; they are growth hormone-dependent and possess all the growth-promoting properties of the somatomeding. 3, record 4, English, - insulin%2Dlike%20growth%20factor
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Biologie moléculaire
- Cytologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- facteur de croissance semblable à l'insuline
1, record 4, French, facteur%20de%20croissance%20semblable%20%C3%A0%20l%27insuline
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- IGF 2, record 4, French, IGF
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le professeur Laarveld est spécialiste en physiologie animale. Il s'intéresse à l'endocrinologie, en étudiant les hormones de croissance et de lactation, à l'immuno-endocrinologie, et à l'amélioration de la performance des formules de vaccins. Ses travaux actuels de recherche portent sur la régulation hormonale et nutritionnelle d'un facteur de croissance semblable à l'insuline. 3, record 4, French, - facteur%20de%20croissance%20semblable%20%C3%A0%20l%27insuline
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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