Growth Differentiation Factor 3

**Definition:** A growth differentiation factor that may play a role in maintaining the undifferentiated state of PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS by inhibiting the actions of BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEINS. Differentiation factor 3 is also considered a nodal signaling ligand that influences the genesis of left-right asymmetry.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.644.276.954.300.300 - D12.644.276.954.550.300 - D12.776.467.942.300.300 - D12.776.467.942.550.300 - D23.529.942.300.300 - D23.529.942.550.300

**Synonyms:** - GDF-3