growth factor

A growth factor is a naturally occurring substance capable of stimulating cellular growth, proliferation, healing, and cellular differentiation. Usually it is a protein or a steroid hormone. Growth factors are important for regulating a variety of cellular processes.

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CONSO00043
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Author
Lingling Xu
ORCID iD iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0303-8616

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