Purification of a Smooth Muscle Cell Mitogen from Beta Tumor Cell Conditioned Me

Summary This invention describes a novel human growth factor, sometimes referred to as "BTC-GF". BTC-GF is a mitogen for smooth muscle cells, 3T3 fibroblasts, and retinal pigment epithelial cells, but has no such effect on endothelial cells.

Applications -smooth muscle replication in hypertension -competitive antibodies to receptors for factors -markers for diabetic retinopathy For Further Information Please Contact the Director of Business Development Laura Brass Email: [email protected] Telephone: (617) 495-3067

Inventor(s): Folkman, M. Judah

Type of Offer: Licensing



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