Growth factor receptors expression in musculoskeletal tissues2
| Growth factor | Muscle | Tendon/ligament | Cartilage | Bone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth hormone | + | + | + | + |
| Insulin-like growth factor-1 | 2+ | + | + | + |
| Mechano growth factor | 3+ | + | ? | ? |
| β-Fibroblast growth factor | + | ± | + | + |
| Platelet-derived growth factor | − | ± | − | ± |
| Vascular endothelial growth factor | + | ± | − | − |
| Transforming growth factor-β | ± | ± | + | + |
| Bone morphogenic protein | + | − | + | − |