TGF-ß alterations in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Narrative review.

The transforming growth factor beta (TGF-ß) is a cytokine that plays crucial roles in the regulation of angiogenesis, immune response, proliferation, migration and apoptosis of cells. In addition, it can inhibit cell progression and stimulate apoptosis in early stages of cancer. TGF-ß is a multifunc...

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Main Authors: Jorge Candia, Carolina Somarriva, Diego Fonseca, Fernando Parada, Jorge Briceño, Alejandra Fernández
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Concepción. 2016-08-01
Series:Journal of Oral Research
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Online Access:http://www.joralres.com/index.php/JOR/article/view/252/243