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ATP-dependent stabilization and protection of fibroblast growth factor 2.
Journal of biotechnology - 1 Jan 2010
Rose Karsten, Gast Ronald E, Seeger Anna, Krieglstein Josef, Klumpp Susanne
Abstract excerpt
Fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) plays a pivotal role in cell proliferation, angiogenesis and neuroprotection. Several clinical trials using this growth factor in bone regeneration, wound healing and cardioprotection are initiated but the inadequate stability of FGF2 after application is one major problem. Binding of ATP to FGF2 and other growth factors has been demonstrated recently. Here we report that ATP,...
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