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Post translational activation of latent transforming growth factor beta (L-TGF-O): clinical implications

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dc.contributor.authorKhalil, N.es
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dc.date.available2011-05-11T10:56:10Z
dc.date.issued2001
dc.description.abstractTransforming growth factor-betas (TGF-Bs) are multifunctional cytokines that exist in 3 isoforms in mammals. The TGF-Bs are ubiquitously expressed and al1 isoforms are secreted as biologically inactive precursors called latent TGF-B (L-TGF- B). LTGF-Bs are generally not effective molecules because they are unable to interact with their receptors. However, the removal of or conformational change of the precursor protein called the latency associated peptide (LAP) results in the generation of biologically active TGF- B. Zn vitro active TGF-B has many biological effects but from a clinical point of view one of the most recognized associations of aberrant TGF-B production is with diseases characterized by enhanced connective tissue synthesis. Recently a number of observations in the context of fibrotic disorders suggest mechanisms of activation of L-TGF-61 in vivo. The recognition of mechanisms that activate L-TGF-81 in vivo offers the possibiiity of interfering with the activation of L-TGFB1 for therapeutic purposes.es
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dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10201/20670
dc.languageenges
dc.publisherMurcia : F. Hernándezes
dc.relation.ispartofHistology and histopathologyes
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dc.subjectFibrosises
dc.subjectPlasmines
dc.subject.otherCDU::6 - Ciencias aplicadas::61 - Medicinaes
dc.titlePost translational activation of latent transforming growth factor beta (L-TGF-O): clinical implicationses
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Histology and histopathology Vol.16, nº 2 (2001)