Flory Factor I

Florey Factor I (FF1) is a protein that was discovered in 1957 by the English scientist Frederick Fox Flory and the American biochemist John Todd. This protein is one of the first described growth factors to be identified as important for cell development.

Flory factor I plays an important role in regulating gene transcription in cells. It interacts with other proteins, such as growth factors and hormones, and is involved in signaling between cells.

FF1 was named after the scientists who discovered it, but it is also called factor I because it is the first of a family of growth factors. Other growth factors, such as fibroblast growth factor (FGF) and transforming growth factor (TGF), also play important roles in cell development and regulation of cell function.

Flori factor I is now known to be involved in various biological processes, including tissue development, cell regeneration, immune response and tumorigenesis. It can also be used as a therapeutic agent to treat various diseases such as cancer and autoimmune diseases.