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Human tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1 (TIMP-1), but not TIMP-2, has potent growth-promoting activity for a wide range of human and bovine cells. TIMP-1 seems to be a new cell-growth factor in serum and to stimulate the cells independently of its inhibitory activity.
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