Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mitogen
noun
/ˈmaɪtəʤən/
Definition
A mitogen is a substance that stimulates or induces mitosis, the process of cell division.
Examples
- Mitogens are essential in the study of cancer as they help to understand uncontrolled cell growth.
- Researchers use various mitogens to stimulate lymphocytes in laboratory experiments.
- In the immune response, mitogens play a key role by activating immune cells.
Meaning
Mitogens are often proteins or molecules that can trigger the mitotic process and are important in regulating cell growth and proliferation.
Synonyms
- Proliferant
- Cell division stimulant
- Cell growth factor
