• Title/Summary/Keyword: Transforming Growth Factors

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Milk-Derived Growth factors as Neutraceuticals

  • Kang, Shin-Ho
    • Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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    • 제25권1호
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    • pp.27-31
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    • 2007
  • Colostrum has lots of bioactive components and many growth factors including insulin-like growth factors, transforming growth factors and epidermal growth factor. Colostrum and milk derived growth factors widely mediate the growth of overall development and could be used as treatment of gastrointestinal disorder, wound repair process, bioacrivity in the neonatal GI tract and induction of oral tolerance. It is possible that milk derived growth factors as potential neutraceuticals for the specific consumers may have a great role in future food industry.

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Epidermal Growth Factor 와 Transforming Growth Factor-α가 인체 구강편평상피세포암 세포의 성장에 미치는 영향에 관한 실험적 연구 (AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON THE STIMULATORY EFFECTS OF EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR AND TRANSFORMING GROWTH FACTOR-α ON THE GROWTH OF SQUAMOUS CANCER CELL LINES)

  • 박영욱
    • Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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    • 제20권4호
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    • pp.334-340
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    • 1998
  • Stimulatory effects of epidermal growth factor (EGF) and transforming growth $factor-{\alpha}$($TGF-{\alpha}$) on the growth of squamous cancer cell lines established from human oral cancer tissue with moderate differentiation were studied in vitro. After culturing in serum-free media for 24 hours, growth factors-EGF only, $TGF-{\alpha}$ only and EGF, $TGF-{\alpha}$ together-were added to the media and numbers of cells were analyzed by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and compared with the control at 96, 144 hours. Each of EGF and $TGF-{\alpha}$ showed statistically significant stimulatory effects on the growth of cells respectively. Dose-dependent relationship of the stimulatory effects were not clearly demonstrated. The effects of EGF were higher than those of $TGF-{\alpha}$ and combinative administration showed higher effects than those of single uses. In conclusion, EGF may play an important and major role in differentiation and growth of human oral squamous cancer cells. $TGF-{\alpha}$, produced from cells activated by EGF, also can stimulate the cell growth and could be an alternative ligand for EGF receptor.

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Pituitary Tumor-Transforming Gene (PTTG) Induces both Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor (bFGF)

  • Cho, Sa-Yeon
    • Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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    • 제26권11호
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    • pp.1823-1825
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    • 2005
  • Angiogenesis is tightly regulated by a variety of angiogenic activators and inhibitors. Disruption of the balanced angiogenesis leads to the progress of diseases such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetic blindness. Even though a number of proteins involved in angiogenesis have been identified so far, more protein factors remain to be identified due to complexity of the process. Here I report that pituitary tumor-transforming gene (PTTG) induces migration and tube formation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). High levels of both vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) are detected in conditioned medium obtained from cells transfected with PTTG expression plasmid. Taken together, these results suggest that PTTG is an angiogenic factor that induces production of both VEGF and bFGF.

치주인대세포와 치은섬유아세포의 단백질과 교원질 합성능에 대한 Transforming Growth $Factor-{\beta}$의 효과 (The Effect of the Transforming Growth $Factor-{\beta}$ on Collagen Synthetic Activity of the Human Periodontal Ligament Cells and Human Gingival Fibroblasts)

  • 김미정;이재목;서조영
    • Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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    • 제26권2호
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    • pp.429-447
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    • 1996
  • Transforming growth factor $-{\beta}$ is one of the polypeptide growth factors that mediate the activity of mesenchymal cells and regulate wound healing process via cell proliferation, migration and extracellular matrix formation. The purposes of this study is to evaluate the effects of transforming growth factor $-{\beta}$ on the protein synthetic activity of human periodontal ligament cells and human gingival fibroblasts. The cells which were prepared were primary cultured gingival fibroblasts and periodontal ligament cells from humans, and the fourth or sixth subpassage were used in the experiments. Cells were seeded and at a confluent state, 0, 0.5, I, 2.5, 5, 10 ng/ml $TGF-{\beta}$ and $2{\mu]Ci/ml\;[^3H]$ proline were added to the cells and cultured for 24 hours. Then, 1 and 5 ng/ml concentrations were selected and added to confluent cells and cultured for 24 and 48 hours. They were labeled with $2{\mu}Ci/ml\;[^3H]$ proline for 24 hours and a collagen assay was done by the Peterkofsky and Diegelman method. The results were presented as the mean disintegration per minute (dpm) per well and S.D. of four determinations, The results were as follows. : The total protein, collagen and noncollagenous protein synthesis in periodontal ligament cells and gingival fibroblasts were increased dose- dependently by transforming growth factor-p to 2.5-5 ng/ml concentration and decreased at 10 ng/ml concentration. The percent of collagen was slightly changed according to the concentration of transforming growth factor-po The effect of transforming growth $factor-{\beta}$ was not specific for collagen synthesis since it increased the total, noncollagenous and collagenous protein, simultaneously. In the comparison of protein synthetic activity between the human periodontal ligament cells and human gingival fibroblasts, the human gingival fibroblasts had higher activities than the human periodontal ligament cells at all times and concentrations of $TGF-{\beta}$. In the comparison of protein synthetic activity between the 24 hour effect and the 48 hour effect of $TGF-{\beta}$, the 48 hour cultured cells' synthetic activity decreased more than the 24 hour cultured cells at human periodontal ligament cells and human gingival fibroblasts. In conclusion, $TGF-{\beta}$ has important roles in the stimulation of protein synthesis in human periodontal ligament cells and human gingival fibroblasts. Thus, it may be useful for clinical application in periodontal regenerative procedures.

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Latent Transforming Growth Factor-beta1 Functionalised Electrospun Scaffolds Promote Human Cartilage Differentiation: Towards an Engineered Cartilage Construct

  • Lim, Erh-Hsuin;Sardinha, Jose Paulo;Myers, Simon;Stevens, Molly
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • 제40권6호
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    • pp.676-686
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    • 2013
  • Background To overcome the potential drawbacks of a short half-life and dose-related adverse effects of using active transforming growth factor-beta 1 for cartilage engineering, a cell-mediated latent growth factor activation strategy was developed incorporating latent transforming growth factor-${\beta}$1 (LTGF) into an electrospun poly(L-lactide) scaffold. Methods The electrospun scaffold was surface modified with NH3 plasma and biofunctionalised with LTGF to produce both random and orientated biofunctionalised electrospun scaffolds. Scaffold surface chemical analysis and growth factor bioavailability assays were performed. In vitro biocompatibility and human nasal chondrocyte gene expression with these biofunctionalised electrospun scaffold templates were assessed. In vivo chondrogenic activity and chondrocyte gene expression were evaluated in athymic rats. Results Chemical analysis demonstrated that LTGF anchored to the scaffolds was available for enzymatic, chemical and cell activation. The biofunctionalised scaffolds were non-toxic. Gene expression suggested chondrocyte re-differentiation after 14 days in culture. By 6 weeks, the implanted biofunctionalised scaffolds had induced highly passaged chondrocytes to re-express Col2A1 and produce type II collagen. Conclusions We have demonstrated a proof of concept for cell-mediated activation of anchored growth factors using a novel biofunctionalised scaffold in cartilage engineering. This presents a platform for development of protein delivery systems and for tissue engineering.

파골세포에 대한 Transforming Growth Factor-$\beta$의 활성화 작용 (Transforming Growth Factor-Beta Stimulates Osteoclastic Bone Resorption in vitro)

  • 양대석;김일찬;고성희;유병제;남궁용;강신성;이창호
    • 한국동물학회지
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    • 제39권3호
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    • pp.317-324
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    • 1996
  • 파골세포는 골조직을 분해하는 세포로 알려져 있다. 따라서, 파골세포 활성조절은 골조직의 성장과 재조합의 조절에 있어 매우 중요한 의미를 갖는다. 기관배양을 통해 파골세포의 활성을 조절하는 여러가지 인자들이 알려져 있다. 그 중에서 transforming growth factor-$\beta$ (TGF-$\beta$)는 골조직 대사에 중요한 영향을 미치는 것이 알려져 있고, 또한 골조직내에 다량 존재하고 있기 때문에, TGF-$\beta$의 파골세포에 대한 효과를 알아보는 것은 전체 파골작용의 조절기작을 알아보는데 있어 중요한 의미를 갖는다. 본 연구인들은 계배를 이용한 파골세포의 배양법을 개발하였고, 이를 파골세포 활성을 측정하는데 사용하였다. 이 방법을 통해, TGF-$\beta$1이 파골세포의 골분해 활성을 증가시킨다는 것을 알수 있었다. 또한, 이러한 활성작용은 TGF-$\beta$의 파골세포에 대한 직접적인 효과라기 보다는 다른 세포를 통한 간접적인 효과일 가능성이 높다는 사실을 알 수 있었다. TGF-$\beta$에 의한 파골세포의 활성화는 nordihydroguaiaretic acid에 의해 현저하게 저해된 반면, idomethacin에 의해서는 저해되지 않았다. 이러한 실험결과들은 TGF-$\beta$가 arachidonic acid의 lipoxygenase 유도체를 통해 파골세포의 영향을 미칠 가능성을 제시하고 있다.

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Regulation of Transforming Growth Factor ${\beta}1$, Platelet-Derived Growth Factor, and Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor by Silicone Gel Sheeting in Early-Stage Scarring

  • Choi, Jaehoon;Lee, Eun Hee;Park, Sang Woo;Chang, Hak
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • 제42권1호
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    • pp.20-27
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    • 2015
  • Background Hypertrophic scars and keloids are associated with abnormal levels of growth factors. Silicone gel sheets are effective in treating and preventing hypertrophic scars and keloids. There has been no report on the change in growth factors in the scar tissue following the use of silicone gel sheeting for scar prevention. A prospective controlled trial was performed to evaluate whether growth factors are altered by the application of a silicone gel sheet on a fresh surgical scar. Methods Four of seven enrolled patients completed the study. Transforming growth factor (TGF)-${\beta}1$, platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) were investigated immunohistochemically in biopsies taken from five scars at 4 months following surgery. Results In both the epidermis and the dermis, the expression of TGF-${\beta}1$ (P=0.042 and P=0.042) and PDGF (P=0.043 and P=0.042) was significantly lower in the case of silicone gel sheet-treated scars than in the case of untreated scars. The expression of bFGF in the dermis was significantly higher in the case of silicone gel sheet-treated scars than in the case of untreated scars (P=0.042), but in the epidermis, the expression of bFGF showed no significant difference between the groups (P=0.655). Conclusions The levels of TGF-${\beta}1$, PDGF, and bFGF are altered by the silicone gel sheet treatment, which might be one of the mechanisms of action in scar prevention.

성대 반흔에 대한 기초연구의 최신 경향 (Trend of Basic Research for Vocal Fold Scar)

  • 이병주
    • 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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    • 제23권1호
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    • pp.28-32
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    • 2012
  • Vocal fold scar disrupts structure of lamina propria and causes significant change in vocal fold tissue biomechanics, resulting in a range of voice problems that often significantly compromise patient quality of life. Although several therapeutic management have been offered in an attempt to improve vocal fold scar, the ideal treatment has not yet been found. Recently, several tissue engineering technique for vocal fold scar using growth factors, several cells, and scaffolds have been described in tissue culture and animal models. Several growth factors such as hepatocyte growth factor, basic fibroblast growth factor, and transforming growth factor beta 3 for therapy and prevention of vocal fold scar have been studied. Cell types to regenerate vocal folds in scarring tissue have been introduced autologous or scarred vocal fold fibroblast and adult mesenchymal stem cells. Decellularized organ matrix and several hyaluronic acid materials have used as scaffolds for vocal fold scar.

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Platelet-Rich Plasma: Quantitative Assessment of Growth Factor Levels and Comparative Analysis of Activated and Inactivated Groups

  • Lee, Jeong Woo;Kwon, O Hyun;Kim, Taek Kyun;Cho, Young Kyoo;Choi, Kang Young;Chung, Ho Yun;Cho, Byung Chae;Yang, Jung Dug;Shin, Jun Ho
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • 제40권5호
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    • pp.530-535
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    • 2013
  • Background Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has more concentrated platelets than normal plasma (approximately 150-400${\times}10^3$ cell/dL). Platelets excrete several growth factors and cytokines that are associated with the healing and regeneration process. However, even though PRP is widely used, the mechanism or actual effect is presently unclear. Therefore, this study was performed to investigate the levels of growth factors and platelet concentration rate. Methods Autologous blood for preparing PRP was obtained from healthy subjects aged 25 to 35 years. The samples were divided into 4 experimental groups (inactivated whole blood, inactivated PRP, activated whole blood with thrombin and calcium chloride, and activated PRP). The platelet counts in the blood were analyzed and the growth factors were quantitatively measured. A statistical analysis was performed by using Dunn's multiple comparison test. Results In the blood cell analysis, the platelet count of the PRP group was approximately 4.25 times higher than that of the whole blood group. In the quantitative analysis of growth factors, the platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-AB, PDGF-BB, and transforming growth factor-${\beta}$ of the inactivated and activated PRP groups were higher than those of the inactivated and activated whole blood groups (P<0.05). Conclusions In this study, the platelet count and the levels of PDGF-AB and PDGF-BB in the PRP were determined. Further, more research is required on the bioactivity level of the growth factors secreted during the process of PRP preparation and the potency of growth factors that can be exerted physiologically in vivo.

Function of hepatocyte growth factor in gastric cancer proliferation and invasion

  • Koh, Sung Ae;Lee, Kyung Hee
    • Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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    • 제37권2호
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    • pp.73-78
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    • 2020
  • Cancer incidence has been increasing steadily and is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Gastric cancer is still most common malignancy in Korea. Cancer initiation and progression are multistep processes involving various growth factors and their ligands. Among these growth factors, we have studied hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), which is associated with cell proliferation and invasion, leading to cancer and metastasis, especially in gastric cancer. We explored the intercellular communication between HGF and other surface membrane receptors in gastric cancer cell lines. Using complimentary deoxyribonucleic acid microarray technology, we found new genes associated with HGF in the stomach cancer cell lines, NUGC-3 and MKN-28, and identified their function within the HGF pathway. The HGF/N-methyl-N'-nitroso-guanidine human osteosarcoma transforming gene (c-MET) axis interacts with several molecules including E-cadherin, urokinase plasminogen activator, KiSS-1, Jun B, and lipocalin-2. This pathway may affect cell invasion and metastasis or cell apoptosis and is therefore associated with tumorigenesis and metastasis in gastric cancer.