WHAT IS THE TGF BETA SIGNALING PATHWAY?

The Transforming Growth Factor-beta TGF beta signaling pathway (TGF-β) plays a critical role in regulating cellular growth, differentiation, immune response, and tissue repair. This pathway is vital for maintaining homeostasis and is implicated in various diseases, including cancer, fibrosis, and autoimmune disorders.

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Overview of the TGFβ family pathways.

KEY COMPONENTS OF THE TGF beta SIGNALING PATHWAY

Ligands: The TGF-β superfamily includes TGF-β1, TGF-β2, TGF-β3, activins, and bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs).
Receptors: Type I and Type II receptors, which are serine/threonine kinases, mediate signal transduction.
SMAD Proteins: Intracellular mediators like SMAD2, SMAD3, and SMAD4 regulate transcriptional responses.
Regulators: Inhibitory SMADs (SMAD6, SMAD7) and co-factors modulate pathway activity.

TGF beta FUNCTION

Transforming Growth Factor Beta (TGF-β) is a key cytokine involved in regulating cell growth, differentiation, apoptosis, and immune responses. It:

Regulates Cell Growth: Inhibits cell proliferation in many cell types to prevent tumor formation.
Promotes Cell Differentiation: Drives the development of specialized cells like fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells.
Stimulates ECM Production: Enhances the synthesis of collagen and fibronectin, crucial for tissue repair.
Modulates Immunity: Suppresses immune responses to maintain tolerance and prevent autoimmune diseases.
Affects Fibrosis: Plays a role in tissue repair, but excessive signaling can lead to fibrosis.
Influences Tumorigenesis: Acts as a tumor suppressor early on, but may promote cancer progression later.

Dysregulation of TGF-β signaling is linked to diseases like cancer, fibrosis, and immune disorders.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE OF TGF-beta SIGNALING

The TGF-β pathway is implicated in diverse biological and pathological processes:

Cancer: Promotes tumor progression, invasion, and metastasis in advanced stages, but TGF-β functions as a tumor suppressor in early stages by inhibiting cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis.
Fibrosis: Drives extracellular matrix production and tissue scarring in organs like the liver, lungs, and kidneys.
Immune Regulation: Modulates immune responses and maintains tolerance.

Studying this pathway is critical for developing novel therapeutic strategies targeting fibrosis, cancer, and autoimmune diseases.

TGF beta INHIBITORS IN CLINICAL RESEARCH

Because of its role in fibrosis and cancer progression, TGF-β has become a target for drug development:

TGF-β Inhibitors: Researchers are exploring TGF-β inhibitors as potential treatments for fibrotic diseases, cancer, and autoimmune disorders.
Therapeutic Strategies: Inhibiting TGF-β signaling could help prevent or reverse fibrosis and inhibit cancer metastasis.

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(2) Chen J et al. Immunomodulatory TGF-β Signaling in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Trends Mol Med. (2019).

(3) Chen Y et al. Transforming growth factor β signaling pathway: A promising therapeutic target for cancer. J Cell Physiol. (2019).

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(5) Pellatt AJ et al.The TGFβ-signaling pathway and colorectal cancer: associations between dysregulated genes and miRNAs. J Transl Med. (2018);16(1):191.

(6) Papoutsoglou P et al. Transforming Growth Factor-Beta (TGFβ) Signaling Pathway in Cholangiocarcinoma.Cells. (2019)23;8(9).

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(8) Bellomo C et al. Transforming growth factor β as regulator of cancer stemness and metastasis. Br J Cancer. 2016 Sep 27;115(7):761-9

TGF beta SIGNALING PATHWAY BIOMARKER LIST

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Species : Homo sapiens (human)

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Species : Mus musculus (mouse)

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TGFβ Signaling Pathway	TGFB1M1	List infos

Species : Rattus norvegicus (rat)

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TGFβ Signaling Pathway	TGFB1R1	List infos

Species : Sus Scrofa (Pig)

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