Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
- Name
- Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000209
- Description
Mitogenic peptide growth hormone carried in the alpha-granules of platelets. It is released when platelets adhere to traumatized tissues. Connective tissue cells near the traumatized region respond by initiating the process of replication.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Becaplermin A recombinant form of human platelet-derived growth factor used to treat ulcers due to diabetic neuropathy in the lower extremities when there is adequate blood supply to the area. - Drugs & Drug Targets
Drug Target Type Becaplermin Platelet-derived growth factor receptor beta target Becaplermin Alpha-2-macroglobulin target Becaplermin Platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha target