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Chalone

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Chalone

Definition:
An endogenous, tissue-specific molecule that functions to inhibit mitosis (cell division) in the very tissue releasing the molecule.




Posted: Sunday, October 18, 2015
Last updated: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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