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Platelet-Derived Growth Factor

Medical Definition: Mitogenic peptide growth hormone carried in the alpha-granules of platelets. It is released when platelets adhere to traumatized tissues. Connective tissue cells near the traumatized region respond by initiating the process of replication.
Guide Notes: /biosyn /physiol permitted; DF: PDGF
Previously Indexed: Blood Proteins (1977-1983),Growth Substances (1977-1983),Peptides (1977-1983)
Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-sis - Cellular DNA-binding proteins encoded by the sis gene (GENES, SIS). c-sis proteins make up the B chain of PLATELET-DERIVED GROWTH FACTOR. Overexpression of c-sis causes tumorigenesis.

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