Transforming Growth Factor Alpha

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

**Definition:** Transforming growth factor alpha (50 aa, ~6 kDa) is encoded by the human TGFA gene. This protein is involved in both epidermal growth factor receptor signaling and the positive regulation of cell proliferation.

**Synonyms:** - EGF-Like TGF - ETGF - Epidermal Growth Factor Related Transforming Growth Factor - TGF A - TGF Type 1 - TGF-Alpha - TGFA - Transforming Growth Factor, Alpha - Transforming Growth Factor-Alpha