Midkine

Midkine

Engelsk definition

A developmentally regulated, HEPARIN-binding secreted growth factor homologous to pleiotrophin (PTN). It regulates cell proliferation through its interaction with ANAPLASTIC LYMPHOMA KINASE (ALK) and is involved in the formation of NEOINTIMA following arterial injury.

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Engelska synonymer

Cytokine MK Amphiregulin-Associated Protein Amphiregulin Associated Protein