Pleiotrophin
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Pleiotrophin Definition
A secreted growth factor that is mitogenic for endothelial, epithelial, and fibroblast cells but can also induce neurite outgrowth. It functions as a growth factor during neonatal brain development, for primate trophoblast formation, and during tumor invasion, angiogenesis, and metastasis.
Pleiotrophin Synonyms
Pleiotrophin, HBGF-8, HBNF, Heparin-Binding Growth Factor-8, Heparin-Binding Neurotrophic Factor, Neurite Growth-Promoting Factor 1, PTN
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