[any of several proteins secreted by transformed cells and stimulating growth of normal cells; transforming growth factor alpha binds the epidermal growth factor receptor and also stimulates growth of microvascular endothelial cells; transforming growth factor beta exists as several subtypes; all occur in hematopoietic tissue, stimulate wound healing, and in vitro are antagonists of lymphopoiesis and myelopoiesis. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0040691 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Biologically Active Substance
Relation/PAR: Growth Agents
Relation/CHD: BMP
myostatin