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Platelet-Derived Growth Factor MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
Tree Number(s)
D12.644.276.910
D12.776.124.625
D12.776.467.910
D23.529.910
Unique ID
D010982
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D010982
Scope Note
Mitogenic peptide growth hormone carried in the alpha-granules of platelets. It is released when platelets adhere to traumatized tissues. Connective tissue cells near the traumatized region respond by initiating the process of replication.
Entry Version
PDGF
Entry Term(s)
Platelet Derived Growth Factor
NLM Classification #
WH 300
Previous Indexing
Blood Proteins (1977-1983)
Growth Substances (1977-1983)
Peptides (1977-1983)
See Also
Receptors, Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
Public MeSH Note
84
History Note
84
Date Established
1984/01/01
Date of Entry
1983/05/31
Revision Date
2006/07/05
Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Preferred
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