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TGF-beta3: A promising growth factor in engineered organogenesis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18774917     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Engineered organogenesis is one of the most challenging areas on the cutting edge of regenerative medicine. Growth factors can affect cell proliferation, migration and differentiation profoundly, and thus play a critical role in tissue regeneration. TGF-betas produce a wide range of effects in different cells and tissues. TGF-beta3 is relatively recently discovered and studied. OBJECTIVE: To provide a broader understanding of the current state of TGF-beta3 in engineered osteogenesis, chondrogenesis, palate development, scar-free wound healing, odontogenesis and neurogenesis. METHODS: This review summarizes studies that explore or apply TGF-beta3 for organogenesis with engineering methodology and a regenerative medical perspective. RESULTS/CONCLUSION: TGF-beta3 has proven to be a competent growth factor in engineered organogenesis in vitro. In recent years, using TGF-beta3, more and more in vivo studies have yielded significant therapeutic achievements in animal models, which bear much promise for future medical application.
Authors:
Jinghua Hao; Rohan R Varshney; Dong-An Wang
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Expert opinion on biological therapy     Volume:  8     ISSN:  1744-7682     ISO Abbreviation:  Expert Opin Biol Ther     Publication Date:  2008 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-09-08     Completed Date:  2008-12-29     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101125414     Medline TA:  Expert Opin Biol Ther     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1485-93     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Nanyang Technological University, School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Division of Bioengineering, 70 Nanyang Drive, N1.3-B2-13, Singapore 637457, Republic of Singapore.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Cell Differentiation / drug effects
Cell Movement / drug effects
Cell Proliferation / drug effects
Humans
Recombinant Proteins / pharmacology
Tissue Engineering*
Tooth / growth & development
Transforming Growth Factor beta3 / pharmacology*
Wound Healing / drug effects
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Recombinant Proteins; 0/Transforming Growth Factor beta3

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