Bioorganic chemistry impact factor

Differentiation-inducing factor (DIF) is one of a class of effector molecules that induce changes in cell chemistry, inhibiting growth and promoting differentiation of cell type.
This name has been given to several factors before it was clear if they were the same or different effectors.
More recently DIFs have garnered interest with their potential tumor inhibiting properties.
DIFs have also been used to help regulate plant growth.