Growth Inhibitors
| Definition: |
Endogenous or exogenous substances which inhibit the normal growth of human and animal cells or micro-organisms, as distinguished from those affecting plant growth (= PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS). |
| Notes: |
inhib normal growth of human & animal cells & micro-organisms; do not confuse with PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS; do not confuse X ref CHALONES with CHALCONE; /biosyn /physiol permitted if by living organisms; DF: GROWTH INHIB |
| Also Called: |
Chalones |
Growth Inhibitors Categories.
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Angiogenesis Inhibitors - Agents and endogenous substances that antagonize or inhibit the development of new blood vessels. |
Growth Inhibitors Definitions and Terms
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