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Growth Differentiation Factor 15

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Definition: A growth differentiation factor that is secreted in response to cell stress and in response to MACROPHAGE ACTIVATION. In addition growth differentiation factor 15 demonstrates a diverse array of biological properties including the induction of cartilage formation, the inhibition of hematopoietic progenitor proliferation, and the induction of neuronal migration.      Other names Differentiation Factor, Prostate; Prostate Differentiation Factor; Macrophage Inhibitory Cytokine 1; GDF-15
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Gdf15 protein, rat  0   *Growth Differentiation Factor 15.
Gdf15 protein, mouse  0   *Growth Differentiation Factor 15.
GDF15 protein, human  0   *Growth Differentiation Factor 15.

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