Cheng L, Xiang GY, Chen D. Role of TGF-β1 and its receptors in malignant progression of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2012;
20:3231-3236. [DOI:
10.11569/wcjd.v20.i33.3231]
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Abstract
Transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1) is a cytokine which exerts a wide range of biological activities by initiating downstream signaling. As transmembrane receptors, TGFBRⅠ, TGFBRⅡ and TGFBRⅢ have been shown to play an important role in mediating TGF-β1 signal transduction. Owing to roles in promoting cell growth and development, alterations in TGF-β1 and its receptors may result in many diseases, especially tumors. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common malignant solid tumor with high risk of metastasis and recurrence and is associated with a high fatality. Recent studies point to a close relationship between hepatocellular carcinoma and the dysregulation of TGF-β1 signaling pathway. The changes in the levels of TGF-β1 and its receptors in tumor microenvironment may facilitate the invasive potential of HCC. In this article we mainly summarize the structure and function of TGF-β1 and its receptors and assess their role in metastasis and recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma.
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