Raj Gill

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Raj Gill is a pioneering researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped our understanding of the insulin-like growth factor (IGF) system. His primary research areas center on the molecular interactions between IGFs and their binding proteins, with a particular focus on the critical regulatory role of IGF-binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3). Gill’s most impactful contribution, detailed in his highly cited 1996 paper (65 citations), was the development and application of a novel biosensor technique to precisely measure the binding affinities of insulin-like growth factors I and II to IGFBP-3. This work was groundbreaking because it provided the first accurate, real-time measurements of these interactions, revealing dissociation constants (Kd values) in the sub-nanomolar range. By elucidating the dynamics of the 150-kDa ternary complex—which includes IGFBP-3 and the acid-labile subunit—Gill’s research provided a crucial mechanistic understanding of how IGFs are stabilized and regulated in circulation. His findings have had a lasting impact on endocrinology and cancer biology, informing the design of IGF analogs and therapeutic strategies targeting growth factor signaling.

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   Biosensor Measurement of the Binding of Insulin-like Growth Factors I and II and Their Analogues to the Insulin-like Growth Factor-binding Protein-3

   65 citations · 1996

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