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B cell-growth/differentiation factor, one of several substances, such as interleukins IL-4, IL-5, and IL-6, that are derived from T-cell cultures and are necessary for the differentiation, growth, and maturation of plasma cells and B memory cells. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Operators opting to go green are benefiting from the differentiation factor, but continue to struggle on costs. The case in question concerned a patent application in the name of Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore) with claims directed to polynucleotides encoding polypeptides having the activity of growth differentiation factor (GDF)-9, a putative further member of the transforming growth factor (TGF)-[sup. IL-10 is a differentiation factor for plasma cell formation and immunoglobulin secretion. |
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