Growth factors
A growth factor is a naturally occurring substance capable of stimulating cellular growth, proliferation and cellular differentiation.
Usually a protein or a steroid hormone, they are important for regulating a variety of cellular processes such as communication between cells via cytokines and hormones that bind to specific receptors on the surface of their target cells.
Usually a protein or a steroid hormone, they are important for regulating a variety of cellular processes such as communication between cells via cytokines and hormones that bind to specific receptors on the surface of their target cells.