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GlossaryTGF-beta signaling

cellular communication process regulating growth, differentiation, and immune responses

TGF-beta signaling, or Transforming Growth Factor-beta signaling, is a cellular communication process that regulates various biological functions, including cell growth, differentiation, and immune responses. This pathway involves the binding of TGF-beta proteins to specific receptors on the cell surface, which then activate intracellular molecules called SMADs to transmit signals to the nucleus, influencing gene expression. This pathway is crucial in maintaining tissue homeostasis and has implications in conditions like cancer, fibrosis, and alopecia.

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research Defining the Localization and Molecular Characteristics of Minor Salivary Gland Label-Retaining Cells

18 citations, April 2014 in “Stem cells”

The study found stem cells in minor salivary glands that can differentiate and are involved in tumor formation when exposed to tobacco.

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community TGF-Beta. Good or Bad? Help for treatment investment

in Treatment 12 upvotes 2 years ago

TGF-B affects hair growth, both causing stem cell division and death depending on amounts. Amplifica's treatment injects Scube3 to increase TGF-B for hair growth.

community The Effect of Intradermal Botox on Androgenetic Alopecia and Its Possible Mechanism (Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (2020)

in Treatment 12 upvotes 4 years ago

Intradermal botulinum toxin (BTX) injections effectively treat androgenetic alopecia (AGA) by inhibiting TGF-β1 secretion from hair follicles. Further research and long-term follow-up are needed to confirm these findings.

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