Regulation of the Bioavailability of TGF-β and TGF-β-Related Proteins

Regulation of skeletal muscle mass in mice by a new TGF-p superfamily member

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Bone Resorption by Osteoclasts

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TGF-β signaling and the fibrotic response

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A Mechanism for Regulating Pulmonary Inflammation and Fibrosis: The Integrin αvβ6 Binds and Activates Latent TGF β1

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Transforming growth factor beta 1 null mutation in mice causes excessive inflammatory response and early death.

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Cell surface-localized matrix metalloproteinase-9 proteolytically activates TGF-beta and promotes tumor invasion and angiogenesis.

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Losartan, an AT1 Antagonist, Prevents Aortic Aneurysm in a Mouse Model of Marfan Syndrome

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Cell surface-localized matrix metalloproteinase-9 proteolytically activates TGF-β and promotes tumor invasion and angiogenesis

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Making sense of latent TGFβ activation

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Pathophysiology of Aortic Aneurysm: Insights from Human Genetics and Mouse Models

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Yolk sac-derived Pdcd11-positive cells modulate zebrafish microglia differentiation through the NF-κB-Tgfβ1 pathway

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Lysophosphatidic acid receptor 5 transactivation of TGFBR1 stimulates the mRNA expression of proteoglycan synthesizing genes XYLT1 and CHST3

Zhou, Y., Little, P. J., Cao, Y., Ta, H. T., & Kamato, D. (2020) · Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research · doi:10.1016/j.bbamcr.2020.118848 · Cited by 18

Latent TGFβ-binding proteins regulate UCP1 expression and function via TGFβ2

Halbgebauer, D., Roos, J., Funcke, J., Neubauer, H., Hamilton, B. S., Simon, E., Amri, E., Debatin, K., Wabitsch, M., Fischer‐Posovszky, P., et al. (2021) · Molecular Metabolism · doi:10.1016/j.molmet.2021.101336 · Cited by 16

Molecular Mechanisms of Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition in Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells: Implications for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Progression

Wang, N., Wang, Y., Zhang, L., Yang, W., & Fu, S. (2025) · Biomolecules · doi:10.3390/biom15060771 · Cited by 17

Mannose‐Decorated Co‐Polymer Facilitates Controlled Release of Butyrate to Accelerate Chronic Wound Healing

Lauterbach, A. L., Slezak, A. J., Wang, R., Cao, S., Raczy, M. M., Watkins, E. A., Jimenez, C. M., & Hubbell, J. A. (2023) · Advanced Healthcare Materials · doi:10.1002/adhm.202300515 · Cited by 15

Hepatitis B virus X protein and TGF-β: partners in the carcinogenic journey of hepatocellular carcinoma

Yan, W., Rao, D., Fan, F., Liang, H., Zhang, Z., & Dong, H. (2024) · Frontiers in Oncology · doi:10.3389/fonc.2024.1407434 · Cited by 16

Collagen type VI regulates TGF-β bioavailability in skeletal muscle in mice

Mohassel, P., Rooney, J., Rooney, J. E., Johnson, K., Johnson, K. R., Hearn, H., Nalls, M., Yun, P., Ogata, T., Silverstein, S., et al. (2025) · Journal of Clinical Investigation · doi:10.1172/jci173354 · Cited by 23

The Small GTPase RAC1B: A Potent Negative Regulator of-and Useful Tool to Study-TGFβ Signaling

Ungefroren, H., Wellner, U. F., Keck, T., Lehnert, H., & Marquardt, J.-U. (2020) · Cancers · doi:10.3390/cancers12113475 · Cited by 15

Fortilin interacts with TGF-β1 and prevents TGF-β receptor activation

Pinkaew, D., Martı́nez-Hackert, E., Jia, W., King, M. D., Miao, F., Enger, N. R., Silakit, R., Ramana, K. V., Chen, S., & Fujise, K. (2022) · Communications Biology · doi:10.1038/s42003-022-03112-6 · Cited by 14

Lactate Promotes Collagen Expression, Proliferation, and Migration through H3K18 Lactylation–Dependent Stimulation of LTBP3/TGF-β1 Axis in Keloid Fibroblasts

Gu, J., Deng, C., An, Q., Zhu, D., Xu, X., Fu, Z.-Z., Zhou, Z., Rong, Z., & Yang, B. (2025) · Journal of Investigative Dermatology · doi:10.1016/j.jid.2025.04.044 · Cited by 14

Selective inhibition of integrin αvβ6 leads to rapid induction of urinary bladder tumors in cynomolgus macaques

Guffroy, M., Trela, B. A., Kambara, T., Stawski, L., Chen, H., Luus, L., Montesinos, M. S., Olson, L. M., He, Y., Maisonave, K., et al. (2022) · Toxicological Sciences · doi:10.1093/toxsci/kfac128 · Cited by 14

Immune Checkpoints and the Immunology of Liver Fibrosis

Tsomidis, I., Voumvouraki, A., & Kouroumalis, E. (2025) · Livers · doi:10.3390/livers5010005 · Cited by 14

Akt acts as a switch for GPCR transactivation of the TGF‐β receptor type 1

Mohamed, R., Shajimoon, A., Afroz, R., Gabr, M. M., Thomas, W. G., Little, P. J., & Kamato, D. (2021) · FEBS Journal · doi:10.1111/febs.16297 · Cited by 14

Latent transforming growth factor β binding protein 3 controls adipogenesis

Singh, K., Sachan, N., Ene, T., Dabovic, B., & Rifkin, D. B. (2022) · Matrix Biology · doi:10.1016/j.matbio.2022.08.001 · Cited by 16

Catch your breath: The protective role of the angiotensin AT2 receptor for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Young, O. N., Bourke, J. E., & Widdop, R. E. (2023) · Biochemical Pharmacology · doi:10.1016/j.bcp.2023.115839 · Cited by 16

Exploring TGF-β signaling in benign prostatic hyperplasia: from cellular senescence to fibrosis and therapeutic implications

Khan, A., Alzahrani, H. A., Felemban, S. G., Algarni, A. S., Alenezi, A. B. S., Kamal, M., Rehman, Z. U., Asdaq, S. M. B., Ahmed, N., Alharbi, B., et al. (2025) · Biogerontology · doi:10.1007/s10522-025-10226-x · Cited by 15

The critical role of B4GALT4 in promoting microtubule spindle assembly in HCC through the regulation of PLK1 and RHAMM expression

Dai, Z., Wang, K., & Gao, Y. H. (2021) · Journal of Cellular Physiology · doi:10.1002/jcp.30531 · Cited by 13

Inhibitors of the Sialidase NEU3 as Potential Therapeutics for Fibrosis

Karhadkar, T. R., Chen, W., Pilling, D., & Gomer, R. H. (2022) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms24010239 · Cited by 13

Melatonin and TGF-β-Mediated Release of Extracellular Vesicles

Piekarska, K., Bonowicz, K., Grzanka, A., Jaworski, Ł. M., Reiter, R. J., Slominski, A. T., Steinbrink, K., Kleszczyński, K., & Gagat, M. (2023) · Metabolites · doi:10.3390/metabo13040575 · Cited by 13

Inhibition of integrin αVβ6 changes fibril thickness of stromal collagen in experimental carcinomas

Olsson, P. O., Gustafsson, R., Salnikov, A. V., Göthe, M., Zeller, K. S., Friman, T., Baldetorp, B., Koopman, L. A., Weinreb, P. H., Violette, S. M., et al. (2018) · Cell Communication and Signaling · doi:10.1186/s12964-018-0249-7 · Cited by 13

Transforming growth factor beta signaling: The master sculptor of fingers

Lorda-Diez, C. I., Duarte‐Olivenza, C., Hurlé, J. M., & Montero, J. A. (2021) · Developmental Dynamics · doi:10.1002/dvdy.349 · Cited by 13

TGF-β signaling in lymphatic vascular vessel formation and maintenance

Itoh, F., & Watabe, T. (2022) · Frontiers in Physiology · doi:10.3389/fphys.2022.1081376 · Cited by 12

The role of CD4+ T cells in visceral leishmaniasis; new and emerging roles for NKG7 and TGFβ

Na, J., & Engwerda, C. R. (2024) · Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology · doi:10.3389/fcimb.2024.1414493 · Cited by 13

Implications of TGFβ Signaling and CDK Inhibition for the Treatment of Breast Cancer

Decker, J. T., Ma, J. A., Shea, L. D., & Jeruss, J. S. (2021) · Cancers · doi:10.3390/cancers13215343 · Cited by 11

The local wound environment is a key determinant of the outcome of TGFβ signaling on the fibrotic response of CD44+ leader cells in an ex vivo post-cataract-surgery model

Basta, M. D., Paulson, H., & Walker, J. L. (2021) · Experimental Eye Research · doi:10.1016/j.exer.2021.108829 · Cited by 12

Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor and Transforming Growth Factor β Signaling Pathways Cooperate To MediateChlamydiaPathogenesis

Igietseme, J. U., Partin, J. V., George, Z., Omosun, Y., Goldstein, J. M., Joseph, K., Ellerson, D., Eko, F. O., Pohl, J., BANDEA, C. I., et al. (2020) · Infection and Immunity · doi:10.1128/iai.00819-19 · Cited by 12

Deubiquitinase USP13 promotes extracellular matrix expression by stabilizing Smad4 in lung fibroblast cells

Liao, X., Li, Y., Liu, J., Zhang, Y., Tan, J., Kass, D. J., Rojas, M. M., Mallampalli, R. K., Zhao, J., & Zhao, Y. (2020) · Translational research · doi:10.1016/j.trsl.2020.05.004 · Cited by 12

Advanced In Vitro Modeling to Study the Paradox of Mechanically Induced Cardiac Fibrosis

Gartner, T. C. L. B., Stein, J. M., Muylaert, D. E. P., Bouten, C. V. C., Doevendans, P. A., Khademhosseini, A., Suyker, W. J. L., Sluijter, J. P. G., & Hjortnaes, J. (2021) · Tissue Engineering Part C Methods · doi:10.1089/ten.tec.2020.0298 · Cited by 12

Integrative Models for TGF-β Signaling and Extracellular Matrix

Théret, N., Ferêt, J., Hodgkinson, A., Boutillier, P., Vignet, P., & Radulescu, O. (2020) · Biology of extracellular matrix · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-58330-9_10 · Cited by 11

Aerobic Exercise Modulates Proteomic Profiles in Gastrocnemius Muscle of db/db Mice, Ameliorating Sarcopenia

Huang, Y., Sanotra, M. R., Huang, C., Hsu, Y.-J., & Liao, C. (2024) · Life · doi:10.3390/life14030412 · Cited by 11

Smad transcription factors as mediators of 7 transmembrane G protein-coupled receptor signalling

Chia, Z.-J., Kumarapperuma, H., Zhang, R., Little, P. J., & Kamato, D. (2024) · Acta Pharmacologica Sinica · doi:10.1038/s41401-024-01413-6 · Cited by 11

Disruption of LTBP4 Induced Activated TGFβ1, Immunosuppression Signal and Promoted Pulmonary Metastasis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Xiou, Y., Ye, X.-J., Zhang, L., Zhang, X., & Shu, P. (2020) · OncoTargets and Therapy · doi:10.2147/ott.s246766 · Cited by 11

Mesenchymal Stromal Cells from Healthy and Inflamed Human Gingiva Respond Differently to Porphyromonas gingivalis

Bekić, M., Radanović, M., Đokić, J., Tomić, S., Eraković, M., Radojević, D., Duka, M., Markovic, D. L. J., Marković, M., Ismaili, B., et al. (2022) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms23073510 · Cited by 11

Fibrillin-1 deficiency in the outer perichondrium causes longitudinal bone overgrowth in mice with Marfan syndrome

Sèdes, L., Wondimu, E. B., Crockett, B., Hansen, J., Cantalupo, A., Asano, K., Iyengar, R., Rifkin, D. B., Smaldone, S., & Ramirez, F. (2022) · Human Molecular Genetics · doi:10.1093/hmg/ddac107 · Cited by 11

Assessment of the TGFB1 gene expression and methylation status of the promoter region in patients with colorectal cancer

Wodziński, D., Wosiak, A., Pietrzak, J., Świechowski, R., Kordek, R., & Balcerczak, E. I. (2022) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-022-15599-4 · Cited by 11

TLE3 and TLE4-coordinated colonic macrophage-CD4+ T cell crosstalk maintains intestinal immune homeostasis

Li, X., Zhang, B., Zhang, X., Yu, S., Xue, H., & Hu, X. (2023) · Mucosal Immunology · doi:10.1016/j.mucimm.2022.12.005 · Cited by 11

Collagen XII regulates stromal wound closure

Donovan, C., Cogswell, D., Sun, M., Adams, S. M., Avila, M. Y., Margo, C. E., Koch, M., & Espana, E. M. (2023) · Experimental Eye Research · doi:10.1016/j.exer.2023.109456 · Cited by 11

Does Caesarean Section or Preterm Delivery Influence TGF-β2 Concentrations in Human Colostrum?

Kociszewska‐Najman, B., Sibanda, E., Radomska-Leśniewska, D. M., Taradaj, K., Kociołek, P., Ginda, T., Gruszfeld, M., Jankowska-Steifer, E. A., Pietrzak, B., Wielgoś, M., et al. (2020) · Nutrients · doi:10.3390/nu12041095 · Cited by 11

Lipopolysaccharide acting via toll-like receptor 4 transactivates the TGF-β receptor in vascular smooth muscle cells

Afroz, R., Kumarapperuma, H., Nguyen, Q. V. N., Mohamed, R., Little, P. J., & Kamato, D. (2022) · Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences · doi:10.1007/s00018-022-04159-8 · Cited by 11

Multifocal primary neuroblastoma tumor heterogeneity in siblings with co‐occurring PHOX2B and NF1 genetic aberrations

Rybinski, B., Wolinsky, T., Brohl, A. S., Moerdler, S., Reed, D. R., Ewart, M. R., & Weiser, D. A. (2019) · Genes Chromosomes and Cancer · doi:10.1002/gcc.22809 · Cited by 10

Understanding the Renal Fibrotic Process in Leptospirosis

Prado, L. G., & Barbosa, A. S. (2021) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms221910779 · Cited by 10

Nintedanib-Containing Dual Conjugates Targeting αVβ6 Integrin and Tyrosine Kinase Receptors as Potential Antifibrotic Agents

Bugatti, K., Andreucci, E., Monaco, N., Battistini, L., Peppicelli, S., Ruzzolini, J., Curti, C., Zanardi, F., Bianchini, F., & Sartori, A. M. (2022) · ACS Omega · doi:10.1021/acsomega.2c00535 · Cited by 11

Roles of TGF-β in cancer hallmarks and emerging onco-therapeutic design

Dai, X., Hua, D., & Lu, X. (2022) · Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine · doi:10.1017/erm.2022.37 · Cited by 10

Xbp1 and Brachyury establish an evolutionarily conserved subcircuit of the notochord gene regulatory network

Wu, Y., Devotta, A., José‐Edwards, D. S., Kugler, J. E., Negrón-Piñeiro, L. J., Braslavskaya, K., Addy, J., Saint‐Jeannet, J., & Gregorio, A. D. (2022) · eLife · doi:10.7554/elife.73992 · Cited by 10

Cellulose nanocrystals of variable sulfation degrees can sequester specific platelet lysate-derived biomolecules to modulate stem cell response

Mendes, B. B., Gómez‐Florit, M., Osório, H., Vilaça, A., Domingues, R. M. A., Reis, R. L., & Gomes, M. E. (2020) · Chemical Communications · doi:10.1039/d0cc01850c · Cited by 10

TGF-β-mediated suppression of NK cell function and targeting strategies in tumor immunotherapy

Wang, B., & Bi, J. (2026) · Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology · doi:10.1016/j.critrevonc.2026.105141 · Cited by 10

Mechanism of Disease: Recessive ADAMTSL4 Mutations and Craniosynostosis with Ectopia Lentis

Gustafson, J. A., Björk, M., van Ravenswaaij‐Arts, C. M. A., & Cunningham, M. L. (2022) · Case Reports in Genetics · doi:10.1155/2022/3239260 · Cited by 9

Dupuytren’s Disease Is Mediated by Insufficient TGF-β1 Release and Degradation

Oezel, L., Wohltmann, M. H., Gondorf, N., Wille, J., Güven, I., Windolf, J., Thelen, S., Jaekel, C., & Grotheer, V. (2023) · International Journal of Molecular Sciences · doi:10.3390/ijms242015097 · Cited by 9

Hepsin promotes breast tumor growth signaling via the TGFβ‐EGFR axis

Belitškin, D., Munne, P., Pant, S. M., Anttila, J. M., Suleymanova, I., Belitškina, K., Kirchhofer, D., Janetka, J. W., Käsper, T., Jalil, S., et al. (2023) · Molecular Oncology · doi:10.1002/1878-0261.13545 · Cited by 8

Amphiregulin: a potential therapeutic target for tissue fibrosis

Wang, M. H., Liu, J., Li, S., Zheng, M., Qu, R. Y., & Xiang, M. (2025) · Trends in Pharmacological Sciences · doi:10.1016/j.tips.2025.06.002 · Cited by 9

Co-Assembled Nanoparticles Comprising Sorafenib and Hederagenin Derivative for Enhanced Anti-Hepatic Fibrosis Activity

Lu, M., Dai, Z., Lin, Y., Sun, C., Li, S., Guo, Z., Liu, Y., Liu, X., Li, S., Liu, R., et al. (2025) · International Journal of Nanomedicine · doi:10.2147/ijn.s512005 · Cited by 9

Altered biopterin-related cofactor metabolism in the aqueous humor of glaucoma patients

Zemītis, A., Caikovska, L., Vanags, J., Fan, J., Klavins, K., & Laganovska, G. (2025) · Experimental Eye Research · doi:10.1016/j.exer.2025.110778 · Cited by 8

A preliminary investigation into the immune cell landscape of schistosome‐associated liver fibrosis in humans

Zhang, Y., Li, J., Li, H., Zhou, Z., Guo, C., Jiang, J., & Ming, Y. (2021) · Immunology and Cell Biology · doi:10.1111/imcb.12490 · Cited by 8

Smooth muscle αv integrins regulate vascular fibrosis via CD109 downregulation of TGF-β signalling

Li, Z., Belozertseva, E., Parlakian, A., Bascetin, R., Louis, H., Kawamura, Y. I., Blanc, J., Gao-Li, J., Pinet, F., Lacy‐Hulbert, A., et al. (2023) · European Heart Journal Open · doi:10.1093/ehjopen/oead010 · Cited by 8

Angiotensin II Increases Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Female, But Not Male, Endothelial Cells

Weber, C. M., Harris, M. N., Zic, S. M., Sangha, G. S., Arnold, N. S., Dluzen, D. F., & Clyne, A. M. (2023) · Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering · doi:10.1007/s12195-023-00762-2 · Cited by 8

TGF-β Signaling Prevents MHC Class II–Expressing Lymphatic Endothelial Cells from Reactivating Human Allogenic Memory CD4+ T Cells

Mężyk-Kopeć, R., Potin, L., Medellin, J. E. G., Salles, C. M., & Swartz, M. A. (2023) · The Journal of Immunology · doi:10.4049/jimmunol.2200216 · Cited by 8

Endothelial-Mesenchymal Transition or Functional Tissue Regeneration – Two Outcomes of Heart Remodeling

Šalingová, B., Červenák, Z., Adamičková, A., Chomaničová, N., Valášková, S., Gažová, A., & Kyselovič, J. (2021) · Physiological Research · doi:10.33549/physiolres.934780 · Cited by 8

Role of platelet factor 4 in arteriovenous fistula maturation failure: What do we know so far?

Xiao, Y., Vázquez-Padrón, R. I., Martinez, L., Singer, H. A., Woltmann, D., & Salman, L. H. (2022) · The Journal of Vascular Access · doi:10.1177/11297298221085458 · Cited by 8

Structural insights into conformational switching in latency-associated peptide between transforming growth factor β-1 bound and unbound states

Stachowski, T. R., Snell, M. E., & Snell, E. H. (2020) · IUCrJ · doi:10.1107/s205225251901707x · Cited by 9

A positive feedback loop between SERPINH1 and MMP-9/TGF-β1 promotes lung adenocarcinoma progression

Zhou, Y., Wang, X., Li, H., Fan, M., Wang, M., Gao, W., Shi, Z., Wang, J., Tan, J., & Liu, F. (2025) · Cell Death and Differentiation · doi:10.1038/s41418-025-01558-9 · Cited by 7

Human fetal T cells: Insights into developmental specialization and mechanisms of lineage transition

Burt, T. D., & McCune, J. M. (2023) · Immunological Reviews · doi:10.1111/imr.13195 · Cited by 8

An engineered (CAGA)12-EGFP cell-based biosensor for high-content and accurate detection of active TGF-β

Ruan, Q., Lin, X., Wang, L., Wang, N., Zhao, Y., Wang, H., Tian, F., Hu, N., Li, Y., & Zhao, B. (2022) · Biosensors and Bioelectronics · doi:10.1016/j.bios.2022.114884 · Cited by 8

Targeting Smad-Mediated TGFß Pathway in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

Ungogo, M. A. (2020) · Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics · doi:10.1177/1074248420951037 · Cited by 10

Collagen type VI regulates TGFβ bioavailability in skeletal musclePreprint

Mohassel, P., Rooney, J. E., Zou, Y., Johnson, K. R., Norato, G., Hearn, H., Nalls, M., Yun, P., Ogata, T., Silverstein, S., et al. (2023) · bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) · doi:10.1101/2023.06.22.545964 · Cited by 7

Potential molecular targets and drugs for basement membranes-related intervertebral disk degeneration through bioinformatics analysis and molecular docking

Zhou, Z., Qin, W., Zhang, P., He, J., Cheng, Z., Gong, Y., Zhu, G., Liang, D., Ren, H. J., Jiang, X., et al. (2023) · BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders · doi:10.1186/s12891-023-06891-z · Cited by 6

Enhancing the production of recombinant human TGF‐β1 through an understanding of TGF‐β1 synthesis, signaling, and endocytosis in CHO cells

Kim, K., Kim, Y. S., Jang, J. W., & Lee, G. M. (2023) · Biotechnology Journal · doi:10.1002/biot.202300269 · Cited by 6

The Discovery of MORF-627, a Highly Selective Conformationally-Biased Zwitterionic Integrin αvβ6 Inhibitor for Fibrosis

Harrison, B. A., Dowling, J. E., Bursavich, M. G., Troast, D. M., Chong, K. M., Hahn, K. N., Zhong, C. M., Mulvihill, K. M., Nguyen, H. V., Monroy, M., et al. (2024) · Journal of Medicinal Chemistry · doi:10.1021/acs.jmedchem.4c01851 · Cited by 6

OTUD3 inhibits breast cancer cell metastasis by regulating TGF-β pathway through deubiquitinating SMAD7

Geng, C., Dong, K., An, J., Liu, Z., Zhao, Q., & Lv, Y. (2025) · Cancer Cell International · doi:10.1186/s12935-025-03822-x · Cited by 6

Effects of the short-term fasting and refeeding on growth-related genes in Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) larvae

Kaneko, N., Ishikawa, T., & Nomura, K. (2023) · Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B Biochemistry and Molecular Biology · doi:10.1016/j.cbpb.2023.110826 · Cited by 6

Rho/ROCK activity tunes cell compartment segregation and differentiation in nephron-forming nichesPreprint

Viola, J. M., Liu, J., Huang, A. Z., Grindel, S. H., Prahl, L. S., & Hughes, A. J. (2023) · bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) · doi:10.1101/2023.11.08.566308 · Cited by 6

Role of TGF-β1/SMADs signalling pathway in resveratrol-induced reduction of extracellular matrix deposition by dexamethasone-treated human trabecular meshwork cells

Bakar, A. S. A., Razali, N., Agarwal, R., Iezhitsa, I. N., Perfilev, M. A., & Vassiliev, P. M. (2024) · Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology · doi:10.4196/kjpp.2024.28.4.345 · Cited by 5

Engineered Decellularized Tendon Matrix Putty Preserves Native Tendon Bioactivity to Promote Cell Proliferation and Enthesis Repair

Nelson, A. L., O’Hara, K. M., Nolte, P.-C., Fukase, N., Murata, Y., Nolte, A.-K., Huard, J., Bernholt, D. L., Millett, P. J., & Bahney, C. S. (2023) · Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine · doi:10.1155/2023/4665795 · Cited by 5

NAALAD2 mutations disrupt the fate of photoreceptor cells and retinal pigment epithelial cells during early retinal development

Qian, Y., Gao, J. H., Zhang, Z., Chen, Y., Su, J., Niu, X., Zheng, K., Bao, Y., Qin, Y., Zheng, J., et al. (2025) · Pharmacological Research · doi:10.1016/j.phrs.2025.107724 · Cited by 5

Fabricate heparin-mimic thin gel layers for vascular cell selective regulation using 5-hydroxydopamine cross-linked chitosan and sulfonated polymers

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