growth factor
noun
: a substance (such as a vitamin B12 or an interleukin) that promotes growth and especially cellular growth
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Additionally, anti-aging ingredients like exosomes, growth factors, and stem cells are not needed at this age, and studies on potential side effects of long-term use have not been performed.
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Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
The growth factor and large caps outperformed the value factor and small caps.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
This yellowish, nutrient-rich fluid is packed with antibodies, growth factors, and nutrients newborns need for everything ranging from immune health to gut health.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2024
The supplement contains a wealth of growth factors, immune factors, and nutrients, which serve as a complete health package.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
The growth factor outperformed the value factor, with both posting a positive return, while large caps underperformed small caps.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
What really makes this eye cream stand out, however, is the addition of growth factors—proteins found in the skin which are thought to have anti-aging benefits thanks to their ability to encourage the natural production of collagen and hyaluronic acid.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2024
Some compounds found in colostrum include lactoferrin, lymphocytes, leukocytes, interleukins, growth factors, fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2024
Exosomes are nano-sized care packages filled with lipids, proteins, amino acids, peptides, and growth factors that are excreted by almost all cells in the body.
—Ahmed Zambarakji, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2024
Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2024
The growth factor and large caps outperformed the value factor and small caps.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
This yellowish, nutrient-rich fluid is packed with antibodies, growth factors, and nutrients newborns need for everything ranging from immune health to gut health.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2024
The supplement contains a wealth of growth factors, immune factors, and nutrients, which serve as a complete health package.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
The growth factor outperformed the value factor, with both posting a positive return, while large caps underperformed small caps.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
What really makes this eye cream stand out, however, is the addition of growth factors—proteins found in the skin which are thought to have anti-aging benefits thanks to their ability to encourage the natural production of collagen and hyaluronic acid.
—Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2024
Some compounds found in colostrum include lactoferrin, lymphocytes, leukocytes, interleukins, growth factors, fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2024
Exosomes are nano-sized care packages filled with lipids, proteins, amino acids, peptides, and growth factors that are excreted by almost all cells in the body.
—Ahmed Zambarakji, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2024
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“Growth factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20factor. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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