Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are key components of the tumor microenvironment (TME). They are defined as fibroblasts within and surrounding tumor tissues that originate from activated normal ...
Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β), a well-known morphogen, is recognized for its role in regulating growth and development. The study is published in the journal Nature Communications. The ...
Liver fibrosis represents an important pathological stage during chronic hepatopathy development, posing a significant threat to human health. Hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), an essential hepatic ...
WNT pathway alterations in bevacizumab-treated early-onset colorectal cancer: An artificial intelligence–driven and disparity-aware precision oncology analysis. Longitudinal clinical validation of the ...
Schematic representation of different strategies targeting TGF-β signaling for liver fibrosis therapy. TGF-β signaling inhibitors hold important therapeutic potential for hepatic fibrosis. Although ...
When it comes to cancer metastasis, it takes two to tango. That was one of the key findings of a new study led by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK): The TGF-beta and RAS ...
The central image depicts currently used strategies for clinical targeting of TGF-β. Below are methods applicable from preclinical screening to clinical practice, including using humanized mouse ...
Liver fibrosis, a pathological scarring process resulting from chronic liver injury, represents a significant global health burden due to its potential progression to cirrhosis and hepatocellular ...
The liver's ability to communicate with other organs is crucial for maintaining homeostasis, particularly through signaling pathways. During liver regeneration, communication with organs such as the ...