TGF-β1 increases proliferation of airway smooth muscle cells by phosphorylation of map kinases
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Airway remodeling in asthma is the result of increased expression of connective tissue proteins, airway smooth muscle cell (ASMC) hyperplasia and hypertrophy. TGF-β1 has been found to increase ASMC proliferation. The activation of mi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Langue: | English |
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BMC
2006-01-01
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| Collection: | Respiratory Research |
| Accès en ligne: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/7/1/2 |