Concept information
Preferred term
growth factor
Definition
- [Henderson's] (1) any organic compound, other than those required as carbon and energy sources, which is needed by an organism for its proper growth and development, and which may include e.g. vitamins, amino acids, purines, pyrimidines; (2) biomolecules, usually proteins, that stimulate cell growth (an increase in cell mass).
Broader concept
Entry terms
- GF
- growth factoring
- growth factors
Scope note
- MS Academic Keywords
URI
http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/20786
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