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epidermal growth factor
A protein made by many cells in the body and by some types of tumors. It causes cells to grow and differentiate (become more specialized). It is a type of growth factor and a type of cytokine. Also called EGF.
- Kalbos dalis: noun
- Pramonės šaka / sritis: Health care
- Category: Cancer treatment
- Company: U.S. HHS
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