Definition von growth factor im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
A naturally-occurring substance capable of stimulating cellular growth, proliferation, and cellular differentiation
Organic compound necessary for growth because it is an essential cell component or precursor of such components and cannot be synthesized by the organism itself Usually required in trace amounts
A substance that promotes the growth of cells Growth factors include epidermal growth factor (EGF), fibroblast growth factor (FGF), erythropoietin (EPO), hematopoietic cell growth factor (HCGF), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), stem cell factors, and neurotrophins
The percentage by which the map's hash table grows when it is resized Each time the hash table is resized, the number of bins is increased by the growth factor, then rounded up to the nearest prime number
a naturally occurring protein chemical that stimulates cell division and proliferation It is produced by normal cells during embryonic development, tisue growth, and wound healing Tumors, however, produce large amounts of growth factors
Various substances that help axons grow in specific directions to form specific connections Very important as a possible means to repair brains damaged by stroke, trauma, and maybe drugs and diseases
A hormone-like substance (medication) that stimulates the bone marrow to produce blood cells; also called colony-stimulating factor (CSF)
A naturally occurring protein chemical that stimulates cell division differentiation and proliferation It is produced by normal cells during embryonic development, tissue growth and wound healing
a substance (produced either by the body or in a laboratory) that regulates cell division and survival