Cancer Terms

Placental Growth Factor

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Placental Growth Factor Definition

Placental Growth Factor, encoded by the PGF gene, belongs to the PDGF/VEGF growth factor family. Placental Growth Factor is active in angiogenesis, and endothelial cell growth, stimulating their proliferation and migration. Three isoforms exist from alternative splicing. (From LocusLink)

Placental Growth Factor Synonyms

Placental Growth Factor, PGF, PLGF-2, PlGF

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