The role of transforming growth factor beta and other growth factors in the development of diabetic retinopathy
The present study showed that TFG-β mRNA and protein expression is regulated by glucose concentration in HREC. Maximal secreted protein levels and mRNA were produced at a concentration of 15 mM and the majority of the TGF-β is found in an active form in these cells. These results were novel and spec...
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University of Aberdeen
1998
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.593270 |