A 6-kDa polypeptide growth factor initially discovered in mouse submaxillary glands. Human epidermal growth factor was originally isolated from urine based on its ability to inhibit gastric secretion and called urogastrone. Epidermal growth factor exerts a wide variety of biological effects including the promotion of proliferation and differentiation of mesenchymal and EPITHELIAL CELLS. It is synthesized as a transmembrane protein which can be cleaved to release a soluble active form.
Epidermal Growth Factor has been studied across 18 research domains including 🔬 Oncology, ✨ Skin & Hair, 🧬 Hormones, 🫘 Kidney, 🫁 Liver & Detox. The primary research focus is 🔬 Oncology with 39% of studies addressing this area.
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