midkine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A basic heparin-binding growth factor of low molecular weight

Word forms

midkine midkines

Etymology

From mid- + -kine, from the fact that production is strongly induced during the middle of gestation.

Synonyms

MK MDK
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