A substance that promotes the growth of cells. Growth factors include epidermal growth factor (EGF), fibroblast growth factor (FGF), erythropoietin (EPO), hematopoietic cell growth factor (HCGF), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), stem cell factors, and neurotrophins.
Extracellular polypeptide signaling molecule that stimulates a cell to grow or proliferate. Examples are epidermal growth factor (EGF) and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF). Most growth factors have other actions besides the induction of cell growth or proliferation.
The percentage by which the map's hash table grows when it is resized. Each time the hash table is resized, the number of bins is increased by the growth factor, then rounded up to the nearest prime number.
see Colony-stimulating factor
Organic compounds that must be supplied in the diet for growth because they are essential cell components or precursors of such components and cannot be synthesized by the organisms themselves.
a protein substance or hormone that signals cells to divide. J K Y Z
A substance made by the body that functions to regulate cell division and cell survival. Some growth factors are also produced in the laboratory and used in biological therapy.
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 proliferation
Proteins involved in cell differentiation and growth.
An extracellular polypeptide molecule that binds to a cell-surface receptor triggering a signal-transduction pathway leading to cell proliferation or, in other cases, to specific differentiation responses. The receptors for many growth factors (e.g., epidermal growth factor, platelet-derived growth factor, insulin) are receptor tyrosine kinases.
A protein that signals for cells to grow and divide
A factor used in traffic assesment to predict future loadings.
one of many intercellular regulatory molecules that affects cell proliferation and maturation in various tissues.
A naturally occurring protein that causes cells to grow and divide. Growth factors can be administered to help normal cells recover from side effects of chemotherapy.
A substance which stimulates a cell to grow and divide.
a chemical that triggers the cancer cell to grow
a growth inducing protein found in the human body
a ligand, usually a small polypeptide, that activates a receptor in the plasma membrane to stimulate growth of the target cell
a protein produced by cells in the body which acts to help those cells multiply and grow
a substance that triggers the growth of some type of cells
A protein produced by your body that is involved in fighting infection and disease by enhancing the number and function of immune system cells.
A hormone-like substance (medication) that stimulates the bone marrow to produce blood cells; also called colony-stimulating factor (CSF).
Extracellular peptide that signals a cell to proliferate
Any substance that promotes the growth of cells within the body.
Substance made by the body that works to regulate cell survival and cell division.
A substance that stimulates cells to grow or inhibits their growth.
an injectable drug used to stimulate the development of blood cells.
A molecule that has an effect on proliferation and maturation of cells. These proteins can also influence the growth rate of some cancers.
A substance that affects the growth of a cell or an organism
a factor responsible for regulating cell proliferation, development, migration, differentiation and/or activity.
A complex family of hormones or biological factors that are produced by the body to control growth, division and maturation of blood cells by the bone marrow. They regulate the division and proliferation of cells and influence the growth rate of some cancers.
a protein that is involved in cell differentiation and growth.
chemicals in the body that direct cell growth and development
A naturally occurring protein chemical that stimulates cell division and proliferation. It is produced by normal cells during embryonic development, tissue growth, and wound healing. Tumors, however, produce large amounts of growth factors.
Protein that plays a role in the body's growth (e.g., by promoting mitosis).
A growth factor is a naturally occurring protein that stimulates cell growth and division.
The term growth factor refers to a naturally occurring protein capable of stimulating cellular proliferation and cellular differentiation. Growth factors are important for regulating a variety of cellular processes.
