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fibroblast growth factor |
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fibroblast growth factor [¦fī·brō‚blast ′grōth ‚fak·tər] (physiology) A family of proteins important in the development of the nervous and skeletal systems. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Envisioned as a procedure that could be administered by interventional cardiologists, Ad5FGF-4 involves a one-time administration of an adenoviral gene therapy vector containing the human Fibroblast Growth Factor 4 (FGF4) angiogenic gene delivered into the coronary arteries through a standard catheter. The scientists also found that administering a protein called basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) to normal mice protected the animals from the abdominal side effects of radiation therapy. Patent and Trademark Office allowed CVBT's patent application entitled, "Method of Producing Biologically Active Human Acidic Fibroblast Growth Factor and its Use in Promoting Angiogenesis. |
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