CONTROL OF HUMAN FIBROBLAST PROLIFERATION.

Abstract

Diploid human fibroblasts will not divide in the absence of serum macromolecules weighing between 50,000 to 100,000. They are not species specific. These macromolecules have been purified from serum about 10 fold so far. The further purification of these materials and their subsequent characterization is being attempted. The extracellular compartment of skin contains non-dialyzable macromolecules which will inhibit this serum produced stimulation of diploid human fibroblast mitosis. The mitotic stimulation by serum can be 'titrated' with these connective tissue mitotic inhibitors. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 20, 1970
Accession Number
AD0701950

Entities

People

  • John C. Houck

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anatomy
  • Connective Tissue
  • Fibroblasts
  • Inhibitors
  • Macromolecules
  • Materials
  • Tissues

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Medicine

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  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Molecular Biology and Genetics
  • Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry