Gene expression profiling reveals novel TGFβ targets in adult lung fibroblasts

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ), a multifunctional cytokine, plays a crucial role in the accumulation of extracellular matrix components in lung fibrosis, where lung fibroblasts are considered to play a major role. Even though...

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Main Authors: Pearson Jeremy D, Leask Andrew, Denton Christopher P, Nicholson Andrew G, Veeraraghavan Srihari, Wells Athol U, Bou-Gharios George, Shi-Wen Xu, Sestini Piersante, Howat Sarah, Abraham David J, Renzoni Elisabetta A, Black Carol M, Welsh Kenneth I, du Bois Roland M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-11-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/5/1/24