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A naturally-occurring substance capable of stimulating cellular growth, proliferation, and cellular differentiation.
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growth factor — any of various chemicals, particularly polypeptides, that have a variety of important roles in the stimulation of new cell growth and cell maintenance. They bind to the cell surface on receptors. Specific growth factors can cause new cell… … The new mediacal dictionary
growth factor — noun a protein that is involved in cell differentiation and growth • Hypernyms: ↑protein • Hyponyms: ↑nerve growth factor, ↑NGF … Useful english dictionary
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Growth factor receptor — A growth factor receptor is a receptor which binds to growth factor.External links* … Wikipedia
growth factor — noun Date: 1926 a substance (as a vitamin B12 or an interleukin) that promotes growth and especially cellular growth … New Collegiate Dictionary
growth factor — Any of various chemicals, particularly polypeptides, that have a variety of important roles in the stimulation of new cell growth and cell maintenance. They bind to the cell surface on receptors. Specific growth factors can cause new cell… … Glossary of Biotechnology
