NCIt definition : Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (144 aa, 16 kDa) is encoded by the
human CSF2 gene. This protein plays a role in the positive regulation of the growth
and differentiation of cells in the granulocyte, macrophage, eosinophil and erythrocyte
lineages.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance that helps make more white blood cells, especially granulocytes,
macrophages, and cells that become platelets. It is a cytokine that is a type of hematopoietic
(blood-forming) agent.;
NCIt note : The active form of the protein is found extracellularly as a homodimer.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1374956;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000046073; CDR0000423043;