TGF beta 1

Transforming growth factor, beta 1

PDB rendering based on 1kla.
Identifiers
Symbols TGFB1; CED; DPD1; LAP; TGFB; TGFbeta
External IDs OMIM190180 MGI98725 HomoloGene540 GeneCards: TGFB1 Gene
RNA expression pattern
More reference expression data
Orthologs
Species Human Mouse
Entrez 7040 21803
Ensembl ENSG00000105329 ENSMUSG00000002603
UniProt P01137 Q3UNK5
RefSeq (mRNA) NM_000660.4 NM_011577.1
RefSeq (protein) NP_000651.3 NP_035707.1
Location (UCSC) Chr 19:
41.84 – 41.86 Mb
Chr 7:
26.47 – 26.49 Mb
PubMed search [1] [2]

Transforming growth factor beta 1 or TGF-β1 is a polypeptide member of the transforming growth factor beta superfamily of cytokines. It is a secreted protein that performs many cellular functions, including the control of cell growth, cell proliferation, cell differentiation and apoptosis. In humans, TGF-β1 is encoded by the TGFB1 gene.[1][2]

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Function

TGFB is a multifunctional peptide that controls proliferation, differentiation, and other functions in many cell types. TGFB acts synergistically with TGFA in inducing transformation. It also acts as a negative autocrine growth factor. Dysregulation of TGFB activation and signaling may result in apoptosis. Many cells synthesize TGFB and almost all of them have specific receptors for this peptide. TGFB1, TGFB2, and TGFB3 all function through the same receptor signaling systems.[supplied by OMIM][3]

TGF-β1 was first identified in human platelets as a protein with a molecular mass of 25 kilodaltons with a potential role in wound healing.[4] It was later characterized as a large protein precursor (containing 390 amino acids) that was proteolytically processed to produce a mature peptide of 112 amino acids.[5]

TGF-β1 plays an important role in controlling the immune system, and shows different activities on different types of cell, or cells at different developmental stages. Most immune cells (or leukocytes) secrete TGF-β1.[6]

TGF-β1 and T cells

Some T cells (e.g. regulatory T cells) release TGF-β1 to inhibit the actions of other T cells. Interleukin 1- and interleukin 2-dependent proliferation of activated T cells,[7][8] and the activation of quiescent helper T cells and cytotoxic T cells is prevented by the activity of TGF-β1.[9][10] Similarly, TGF-β1 can inhibit the secretion and activity of many other cytokines including interferon-γ, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and various interleukins. It can also decrease the expression levels of cytokine receptors, such as the IL-2 receptor to down-regulate the activity of immune cells. However, TGF-β1 can also increase the expression of certain cytokines in T cells and promote their proliferation, particularly if the cells are immature.[6]

TGF-β1 and B cells

TGF-β1 has similar effects on B cells that also vary according to the differentiation state of the cell. It inhibits proliferation and stimulates apoptosis of B cells,[11] and plays a role in controlling the expression of antibody, transferrin and MHC class II proteins on immature and mature B cells.[6][11]

TGF-β1 and myeloid cells

The effects of TGF-β1 on macrophages and monocytes is predominantly suppressive; this cytokine can inhibit the proliferation of these cells and prevent their production of reactive oxygen (e.g. superoxide (O2)) and nitrogen (e.g. nitric oxide (NO)) intermediates. However, as with other cell types, TGF-β1 can also have the opposite effect on cells of myeloid origin. For example, TGF-β1 acts as a chemoattractant, directing an immune response to some pathogens; macrophages and monocytes respond to low levels of TGF-β1 in a chemotactic manner. Furthermore, the expression of monocytic cytokines (including interleukin-1(IL-1)-alpha, IL-1-beta, and TNF-α),[10] and phagocytic killing by macrophages can be increased by the action of TGF-β1.[6]

Interactions

TGF beta 1 has been shown to interact with TGF beta receptor 1,[12][13] LTBP1,[14] YWHAE,[15] EIF3I[16] and Decorin.[17][18][19]

References

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  17. ^ Hildebrand, A; Romarís M, Rasmussen L M, Heinegård D, Twardzik D R, Border W A, Ruoslahti E (Sep. 1994). "Interaction of the small interstitial proteoglycans biglycan, decorin and fibromodulin with transforming growth factor beta". Biochem. J. (ENGLAND) 302 ( Pt 2) (Pt 2): 527–34. ISSN 0264-6021. PMC 1137259. PMID 8093006. http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pmcentrez&artid=1137259. 
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