colony-stimulating factor
nounDefinitions
A secreted glycoprotein that binds to receptor proteins on the surfaces of committed…
A secreted glycoprotein that binds to receptor proteins on the surfaces of committed progenitors in the bone marrow, thereby activating intracellular signaling pathways that can cause the cells to proliferate and differentiate into a specific kind of blood cell.
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Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for colony-stimulating factor. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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