Growth Differentiation Factor 15

**Definition:** A growth differentiation factor that is secreted in response to cell stress and in response to MACROPHAGE ACTIVATION. In addition growth differentiation factor 15 demonstrates a diverse array of biological properties including the induction of cartilage formation, the inhibition of hematopoietic progenitor proliferation, and the induction of neuronal migration.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.644.276.374.305 - D12.644.276.954.300.915 - D12.776.467.374.305 - D12.776.467.942.300.915 - D23.529.374.305 - D23.529.942.300.915

**Synonyms:** - GDF-15 - Macrophage Inhibitory Cytokine 1 - Prostate Differentiation Factor