Blood Cell Growth Factors

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Also known as:  Haematopoietic Growth Factors;  Hematopoietic Growth Factors

 

Description

Blood Cell Growth Factors are a group of diverse Glycoproteins.

 

Biological Function of Blood Cell Growth Factors

Cardiovascular System

 Blood Cell Growth Factors regulate the growth and differentiation of various types of Blood Cells and Platelets.

 

Immune System

 Blood Cell Growth Factors regulate the growth and differentiation of various types of White Blood Cells.

 

Types of Blood Cell Growth Factors

 Colony-Stimulating Factors

 Erythropoietin

 Stem Cell Factor

 

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