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palifermin A recombinant form of the endogenous human keratinocyte growth factor. Palifermin binds to epithelial cell surface receptors in the lining of the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, resulting in stimulation of epithelial cell proliferation, differentiation and upregulation of cytoprotective mechanisms. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)
Synonyms: | | growth factor, recombinant human keratinocyte keratinocyte growth factor, recombinant human recombinant human keratinocyte growth factor rhu keratinocyte growth factor | | | US brand name: | | Kepivance | | | Abbreviation: | | rhKGF | | |
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