This symposium proceedings investigates the multifaceted roles of growth factors in both normal physiological processes and the development of various diseases. The collection compiles research presented at the 4th Nordisk Insulin Symposium in Copenhagen, 1990, focusing on the molecular mechanisms and clinical implications of these signaling molecules. The presented work likely covers a range of growth factors, their receptors, and downstream signaling pathways, exploring their involvement in cell proliferation, differentiation, and survival, as well as their dysregulation in conditions such as cancer and metabolic disorders.

This volume represents a snapshot of contemporary research in growth factor biology as presented at a 1990 symposium. The collection likely offers a dense, technical overview for specialists in endocrinology, molecular biology, and related medical fields. The proceedings would serve as a valuable reference for understanding the state of knowledge regarding growth factors and their implications for disease at that time.