Example sentences for: tgfβ

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  • The normal function of transforming growth factor β 1 (TGFβ 1 ) is essential for the entire organism, representing a multifunctional regulator of cell growth and differentiation [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] . TGFβ 1 is a potent inhibitor of epithelial cell proliferation.

  • In the past, these compounds have been widely used as specific p38 inhibitors [ 12 ] and their inhibitory action has been well documented [ 13 14 15 ] . However, recent results show that, in a comparable concentration range they inhibit the serine/threonine kinase activity of TGFβ type I receptor preventing phosphorylation of R-Smads [ 16 17 18 ] .

  • For indirect immunofluorescence, 10 4cells were cultured on glass coverslips, stimulated with 10 nM mature TGFβ 1 for 10 minutes, stained as described [ 66 67 ] and viewed using a Zeiss LSM-510 confocal microscope.

  • Measurements were made of the α-SMA content and apoptotic status of fibroblasts embedded within attached or detached(relaxed) gels incubated for three days in the presence or absence of serum and TGFβ1 (Figs.

  • In later stages of tumorigenesis, TGFβ can act as a stimulator of invasion and metastasis [ 3 ] acting directly on the tumor cells or inducing angiogenesis and facilitating local and systemic immunosuppression, respectively [ 4 ] . For example, TGFβ may stimulate the expression of proteases such as uPA, MMP-3 or MMP-9, enzymes frequently overexpressed in invasive tumor cells [ 5 6 ] .


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