Velafermin

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A recombinant human fibroblast growth factor-20 (rhFGF-20) protein with pro-proliferative activity. Velafermin stimulates DNA synthesis and cell proliferation, specifically promoting epithelial and mesenchymal cell proliferation, and may prevent radiation or chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis.

**Synonyms:** - CG53135 - Recombinant FGF-20 - Recombinant Human Fibroblast Growth Factor-20 - VELAFERMIN - velafermin