TGFbeta is active, and correlates with activators of TGFbeta, following porcine coronary angioplasty

Janet Chamberlain, Julian Gunn, Sheila E. Francis, Cathy M. Holt, Nadine D. Arnold, David C. Cumberland, Mark W. J. Ferguson, David C. Crossman

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Abstract

We conclude that balloon injury causes an early rapid increase in levels of active TGFbeta, that correlates with the expression of TGFbeta activators. Thus, TGFbeta is a good potential target for anti-restenotic therapies.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)125-36
Number of pages12
JournalCardiovascular Research
Volume50
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2001

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