View source for Transforming growth factor

A cytokine that regulates many of the biological processes essential for embryo development and tissue homeostasis, and which therefore plays a role in tissue healing. The effects may differ depending on the tissue involved, e.g. transforming growth factor beta inhibits the proliferation of epithelial cells but stimulates proliferation of fibroblasts. ([[ICRP Publication 118]], 2012)

''ICRP Glossary entry -  June 2019''


'''Return to [[ICRP Glossary|Glossary]]'''