Growth Factors are extracellular signaling molecules (ligands) involved in control of target cell proliferation, cell survival, and cell differentiation. (NCI)
Synonyms: growth factor Growth Factors Growth Factor Growth Factors, Proteins Mitogen Growth Agents
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Subsets
NCIT_C116977, NCIT_C142800, NCIT_C142799
ALT DEFINITION
Substances made by the body that function to regulate cell division and cell survival. Some growth factors are also produced in the laboratory and used in biological therapy.