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The role of IGF1 as a progression factor. Quiescent cells in G0 can be induced to enter G1 by competence factors such as PDGF and FGF. Once in G1, the cells require sub-physiological quantities of IGF1 or EGF to evade arrest and to progress through the rest of the cycle. Hence, IGF1 fits the criteria of a progression factor.
