| Literature DB >> 3487831 |
M B Sporn, A B Roberts, L M Wakefield, R K Assoian.
Abstract
Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) is a multifunctional peptide that controls proliferation, differentiation, and other functions in many cell types. Many cells synthesize TGF-beta and essentially all of them have specific receptors for this peptide. TGF-beta regulates the actions of many other peptide growth factors and determines a positive or negative direction of their effects. Its marked ability to enhance formation of connective tissue in vivo suggests several therapeutic applications.Entities:
Mesh:
Substances:
Year: 1986 PMID: 3487831 DOI: 10.1126/science.3487831
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Science ISSN: 0036-8075 Impact factor: 47.728