growth factor

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10782

Naturally occurring or genetically engineered protein or steroid hormone that binds to a receptor to regulate cell growth, proliferation, or differentiation.

Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 762 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'growth factor' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10782 RIS BibTex EndNote
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