Definition of maturation promoting factor in English:
maturation promoting factor
noun
Biology
A protein kinase which, in complex with other proteins, initiates mitosis in eukaryotic cells, and stimulates meiosis in immature oocytes (abbreviated MPF).
Origin
1970s.
Definition of maturation promoting factor in US English:
maturation promoting factor
noun
Biology
A protein kinase which, in complex with other proteins, initiates mitosis in eukaryotic cells, and stimulates meiosis in immature oocytes (abbreviated MPF).