Endothelial-specific depletion of TGF-β signaling affects lymphatic function

• Main Authors: Kunpei Fukasawa (Author), Kako Hanada (Author), Kei Ichikawa (Author), Masanori Hirashima (Author), Takahiro Takagi (Author), Susumu Itoh (Author), Testuro Watabe (Author), Fumiko Itoh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Transforming growth factor (TGF)-β is a multifunctional cytokine involved in cell differentiation, cell proliferation, and tissue homeostasis. Although TGF-β signaling is essential for maintaining blood vessel functions, little is known about the role of TGF-β in lymphatic homeos...