growth factor
noun
: a substance (such as a vitamin B12 or an interleukin) that promotes growth and especially cellular growth
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The growth factor and small caps fell less than the value factor and large caps.
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Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
In 2023, one particular growth factor took center stage: epidermal growth factor (EGF).
—Photographed By Kristine Romano., refinery29.com, 6 Feb. 2024
Formulated with a mixture of peptides and growth factors, the product effectively addresses several aging-skin concerns at once.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2024
Jeffy says snail mucin may even have an anti-aging effect as a result of growth factors that promote collagen production.
—Katie Camero, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
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Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
In 2023, one particular growth factor took center stage: epidermal growth factor (EGF).
—Photographed By Kristine Romano., refinery29.com, 6 Feb. 2024
Formulated with a mixture of peptides and growth factors, the product effectively addresses several aging-skin concerns at once.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2024
Jeffy says snail mucin may even have an anti-aging effect as a result of growth factors that promote collagen production.
—Katie Camero, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Growth factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20factor. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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