A protein made by many cells in the body and by some types of tumors. It causes cells to grow and differentiate (become more specialized). It is a type of growth factor and a type of cytokine. Also called EGF.
( eh-pih-DER-mul grothe FAK-ter )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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