Growth factors

Growth factors are naturally occurring proteins that play a crucial role in controlling cell growth, division, and survival. They act like signals or messengers, telling cells when to grow, repair, or develop. By binding to specific receptors on cell surfaces, growth factors initiate internal processes that influence tissue development and healing. They are essential for normal body functions, such as wound healing and immune responses, and are also involved in processes like cancer when their regulation goes awry. In medicine, growth factors are used to promote tissue regeneration and treat certain health conditions.