Cell Division and the Presence of a Growth Factor
Author(s): Lou Gross1, Monica Beals1, Susan Harrell1
University of Tennessee Knoxville
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Summary:
This module introduces exponential growth, the Michaelis-Menten, and Lineweaver-Burk equations in the context of understanding how growth factors influence cell division. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.
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Cell Division in the Presence of a Growth Factor.docxDescription
Student Introduction: Under optimal conditions, growth of cells occurs as each cell completes the cell cycle and doubles producing two daughter cells which later themselves divide. Growth factors can provoke the growth of cells. For example, interleukins are made by white blood cells to stimulate the growth of other immune system cells. Erythropoietin is made by the kidney to promote growth of red blood cells.
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- Gross, L., Beals, M., Harrell, S. (2019). Cell Division and the Presence of a Growth Factor. Quantitative Biology at Community Colleges, QUBES Educational Resources. doi:10.25334/Q4R43P