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velafermin 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. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)
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Synonyms: | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115010627im_/http://www.cancer.gov/images/spacer.gif) | recombinant human fibroblast growth factor-20 rhFGF-20 | | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115010627im_/http://www.cancer.gov/images/spacer.gif) | Code name: | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115010627im_/http://www.cancer.gov/images/spacer.gif) | CG53135-05 | | ![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090115010627im_/http://www.cancer.gov/images/spacer.gif) |
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