Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Subunit B

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Platelet-derived growth factor subunit B (241 aa, ~27 kDa) is encoded by the human PDGFB gene. This protein is involved in the regulation of embryonic development, cell proliferation, cell migration, cell survival and chemotaxis.

**Synonyms:** - PDGF B-Chain - PDGF Subunit B - PDGF, B Chain - PDGF-2 - PDGFB - Platelet Derived Growth Factor Beta Chain - Platelet-Derived Growth Factor 2 - Platelet-Derived Growth Factor B Chain - Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Beta - Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Beta Polypeptide - Platelet-Derived Growth Factor, B Chain - Platelet-Derived Growth Factor, Beta Polypeptide - Proto-Oncogene c-Sis - SIS Gene Product