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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Defining the actions of transforming growth factor beta in reproduction |
Author: | Ingman, W. Robertson, S. |
Citation: | BioEssays, 2002; 24(10):904-914 |
Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. |
Issue Date: | 2002 |
ISSN: | 0265-9247 1521-1878 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Wendy V. Ingman, Sarah A. Robertson |
Abstract: | Members of the transforming growth factor beta (TGFbeta) family are pleiotropic cytokines with key roles in tissue morphogenesis and growth. TGFbeta1, TGFbeta2 and TGFbeta3 are abundant in mammalian reproductive tissues, where development and cyclic remodelling continue in post-natal and adult life. Potential roles for TGFbeta have been identified in gonad and secondary sex organ development, spermatogenesis and ovarian function, immunoregulation of pregnancy, embryo implantation and placental development. However, better tools must now be employed to map more precisely essential functions and the regulatory networks governing their activity. Gene ablation and transgenic models are expected to provide novel insights into distinct physiological activities for each TGFbeta isoform in normal reproductive function and reproductive pathologies. It is also necessary to consider the mechanisms controlling TGFbeta activation from latent precursor forms, and receptor and binding protein expression. Smad intracellular signalling circuitry and modulation by environmental stimuli through cross-talk with other signal transduction pathways will further constrain TGFbeta action. This review examines existing evidence for TGFbeta1, TGFbeta2 and TGFbeta3 regulation of male and female reproductive biology, and highlights prospects for future research. |
Keywords: | Breast Ovary Endometrium Testis Fetus Animals Humans Rats Transforming Growth Factor beta Protein Isoforms Signal Transduction Gene Expression Regulation Reproduction Models, Biological Female Male |
Description: | The definitive version may be found at www.wiley.com |
DOI: | 10.1002/bies.10155 |
Published version: | http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/98518336/abstract |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest Obstetrics and Gynaecology publications |
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