PDGF-BB

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:protein
growth factor
gptkbp:alternativeName platelet-derived growth factor subunit B homodimer
gptkbp:binds gptkb:PDGF_receptor_alpha
gptkb:PDGF_receptor_beta
gptkbp:composedOf two PDGF-B chains
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1970s
gptkbp:encodedBy PDGFB gene
gptkbp:form homodimer
heterodimer with PDGF-A
gptkbp:function stimulates cell proliferation
involved in wound healing
promotes angiogenesis
stimulates cell migration
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PDGF-BB
gptkbp:molecularWeight ~24 kDa
gptkbp:recipient gptkb:receptor_tyrosine_kinase
gptkbp:role gptkb:cancer
atherosclerosis
diabetic retinopathy
fibrosis
gptkbp:species gptkb:human
gptkb:mouse
right
gptkbp:structure homodimer
gptkbp:subunit gptkb:platelet-derived_growth_factor
gptkbp:usedIn biomedical research
tissue engineering
regenerative medicine
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:PDGFRβ
gptkb:PDGFR-beta
gptkb:PDGF_receptor_alpha
gptkb:PDGF_receptor_beta
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7