1.0Glossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossaryGlossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/author/adminglossary/Platelet‐derived growth factor (PDGF) - Definition of Platelet‐derived growth factor (PDGF)rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="juFe1cMMPe"><a href="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/platelet%e2%80%90derived-growth-factor-pdgf/">Platelet‐derived growth factor (PDGF)</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/platelet%e2%80%90derived-growth-factor-pdgf/embed/#?secret=juFe1cMMPe" width="600" height="338" title="“Platelet‐derived growth factor (PDGF)” — Glossary" data-secret="juFe1cMMPe" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script>
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A glycoprotein carried in the granules of platelets and released during blood clotting; a potent growth factor for cells of mesenchymal origin, including fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells. Growth factors released by platelets initiate connective tissue healing including bone regeneration and repair. They also increase mitogenesis, angiogenesis, and macrophage activation.