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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Main Author: Pascal, M. M.
Published: University of Aberdeen 1998
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.593270