growth factor
noun
: a substance (such as a vitamin B12 or an interleukin) that promotes growth and especially cellular growth
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Jeffy says snail mucin may even have an anti-aging effect as a result of growth factors that promote collagen production.
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USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
The bacterium binds to cancer cells, activating growth factors that promote cancer proliferation and metastasis.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
An elegant blend of growth factors, antioxidants, peptides, marine extract, and green microalgae moisturizes lackluster skin, improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and evens out tone and skin texture thanks to its next-generation formula.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2024
The value factor and large caps outperformed the growth factor and small caps.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
This colostrum is rich in antibodies, growth factors, and other important nutrients that help support a healthy immune system.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
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.
—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
USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
The bacterium binds to cancer cells, activating growth factors that promote cancer proliferation and metastasis.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
An elegant blend of growth factors, antioxidants, peptides, marine extract, and green microalgae moisturizes lackluster skin, improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and evens out tone and skin texture thanks to its next-generation formula.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2024
The value factor and large caps outperformed the growth factor and small caps.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
This colostrum is rich in antibodies, growth factors, and other important nutrients that help support a healthy immune system.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2023
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.
—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
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“Growth factor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20factor. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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