Platelet-derived growth factor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-006732",
  "term": "Platelet-derived growth factor",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A family of molecules released from platelets (tiny pieces of cells that are found in the blood and that help the blood clot). Forms of platelet-derived growth factor help to heal wounds and to repair damage to blood vessel walls. They also help blood vessels grow. Also called PDGF.",
  "synonyms": [
    "PDGF"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/platelet-derived-growth-factor/"
}