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Interacting selectively and non-covalently with any protein or protein complex (a complex of two or more proteins that may include other nonprotein molecules). Interacting selectively and non-covalently with one or more specific sites on a receptor molecule, a macromolecule that undergoes combination with a hormone, neurotransmitter, drug or intracellular messenger to initiate a change in cell function. The function that stimulates a cell to grow or proliferate. Most growth factors have other actions besides the induction of cell growth or proliferation.

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GO TERM SUMMARY
Name: growth factor activity
Acc: GO:0008083
Aspect: Molecular Function
Desc: The function that stimulates a cell to grow or proliferate. Most growth factors have other actions besides the induction of cell growth or proliferation.
Proteins in PDR annotated with:
   This term: 415 [Search]
   Term or descendants: 415 [Search]


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INTERACTIVE GO GRAPH

GO:0008083 - growth factor activity (interactive image map)
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