Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Subunit A

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

**Definition:** Platelet-derived growth factor subunit A (211 aa, ~24 kDa) is encoded by the human PDGFA gene. This protein plays a role in the regulation of chemotaxis, cell migration, cell survival, cell proliferation, and embryonic development.

**Synonyms:** - PDGF A-Chain - PDGF Subunit A - PDGF-1 - PDGFA - Platelet-Derived Growth Factor A Chain - Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Alpha - Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Alpha Chain - Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Alpha Polypeptide - Platelet-Derived Growth Factor, A Chain