title: Growth factors and their promising future.
abstract: This brief overview defines the biological response modifiers under study which will be available for wide market use as growth factors to speed wound healing. A concise explanation of their systemic function, as well as a brief history of past studies, both animal and clinical, is presented. The importance of these factors in the future of the eye care field is discussed.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Gills
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: McIntyre
mesh_terms: D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D005544:Forecasting; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D006133:Growth Substances