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growth factor
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growth factor
n.
A substance that affects the growth of a cell or an organism.
growth factor
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) any of several substances present in serum that induce growth of cells. Excessive amounts of growth factor may be associated with the production of cancer cells
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Noun1.growth factor - a protein that is involved in cell differentiation and growth
protein - any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes; "a diet high in protein"
nerve growth factor, NGF - a protein that is involved in the growth of peripheral nerve cells
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In: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PLANT GROWTH SUBSTANCES, 14.
Influence of vegetal retardant and densities of sowing on the growth, ... by Linzmeyer, Rodolfo, Jr.; Guimaraes, Vandeir Francisco; dos Santos, Diego; Bencke, Michel Henrique / Acta Scientiarum Agronomy (UEM)
Jones was named Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Australian National University in Canberra, honored with the Distinguished Research Award by the International Plant Growth Substances Association and awarded the titles Docteur Honoris Causa and Professeur Exceptionelle by the Universite Paul Sabatier in Toulouse.
Senesco Appoints Dr. Russell L. Jones to Its Scientific Advisory Board by Business Wire
 
 
 
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