transforming growth factor β

initialism: TGF-β
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.13752
Secreted member of the protein superfamily of the same name that functions in controlling the cell cycle and apoptosis.
Note: TGF-β is involved in several aspects of regulation of the immune system and blocks activation of lymphocytes and macrophages.
Source:
PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. (IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)) on page 1255 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'transforming growth factor β' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.13752 RIS BibTex EndNote
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