PDGF
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Definition[edit | edit source]
A family of molecules called platelet derived growth factor are released from platelets.
What are platelets?[edit | edit source]
Platelets are tiny pieces of cells that are found in the blood and that help the blood clot.
Function of PDGF[edit | edit source]
Forms of PDGF help to heal wounds and to repair damage to blood vessel walls. They also help blood vessels grow.
Other names[edit | edit source]
Also called platelet-derived growth factor.
Genetics of PDGF[edit | edit source]
Human genes encoding proteins that belong to the platelet-derived growth factor family include:
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See also[edit | edit source]
- Platelet-activating factor
- Platelet-derived growth factor receptor
- atheroma platelet involvement in smooth muscle proliferation
- Withaferin A potent inhibitor of angiogenesis
PDGF on Wikipedia[edit source]
- Wikipedia's article on PDGF
- platelet-derived+growth+factor at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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