PDGF
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| PDGF | |
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| Term | PDGF |
| Short definition | PDGF - A family of molecules released by platelets (tiny pieces of cells found in the blood that help blood to clot). Forms of PDGF help heal wounds and repair damage to blood vessel walls. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
PDGF - A family of molecules released by platelets (tiny pieces of cells found in the blood that help blood to clot). Forms of PDGF help heal wounds and repair damage to blood vessel walls. They also help blood vessels to grow. Also called platelet growth factor
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