recombinant bovine basic fibroblast growth factor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-016393",
  "term": "recombinant bovine basic fibroblast growth factor",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A recombinant form of bovine basic fibroblast growth factor (rb-bFGF), with cell growth stimulating activity. bFGF is a multifunctional cell growth factor that stimulates the growth of cells derived from mesodermal and neuroectodermal cells. Upon administration, rb-bFGF induces cellular proliferation and differentiation, promotes tissue repair and reconstruction. rb-bFGF may improve chemotherapy- or radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis.",
  "abbreviation": "rb-bFGF",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/recombinant-bovine-basic-fibroblast-growth-factor/"
}