platelet-derived growth factor

initialism: PDGF
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.13582
Protein synthesized by platelets that is released into the serum during blood clotting.
Note: PDGF represents the major growth factor in human serum and is a potent mitogen for connective tissue and glial cells.
Source:
PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. (IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)) on page 1231 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'platelet-derived 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.13582 RIS BibTex EndNote
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