Editing Platelet-derived growth factor (section)

==Medicine==
[[Recombinant DNA|Recombinant]] PDGF is used to help heal [[Ulcer (dermatology)|chronic ulcers]] and in orthopedic surgery and periodontics to stimulate bone regeneration and repair.<ref name="pmid23432673">{{cite journal | vauthors = Friedlaender GE, Lin S, Solchaga LA, Snel LB, Lynch SE | title = The role of recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor-BB (rhPDGF-BB) in orthopaedic bone repair and regeneration | journal = Current Pharmaceutical Design | volume = 19 | issue = 19 | pages = 3384–3390 | date = 2013 | pmid = 23432673 | doi = 10.2174/1381612811319190005| quote = Demonstration of the safety and efficacy of rhPDGF-BB in the healing of chronic foot ulcers in diabetic patients and regeneration of alveolar (jaw) bone lost due to chronic infection from periodontal disease has resulted in two FDA-approved products based on this molecule }}</ref> PDGF may be beneficial when used by itself or especially in combination with other growth factors to stimulate soft and hard tissue healing (Lynch et al. 1987, 1989, 1991, 1995).