Transforming growth factor beta1 targets estrogen receptor signaling in bronchial epithelial cells

Transforming growth factor beta1 targets estrogen receptor signaling in bronchial epithelial cells

Abstract Background Sex differences in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) suggest a protective role for estrogen (E2); however, mechanistic studies in animal models have produced mixed results. Reports using cell lines have investigated molecular interactions between transforming growth factor beta...

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Main Authors: L. Cody Smith, Santiago Moreno, Lauren Robertson, Sarah Robinson, Kristal Gant, Andrew J. Bryant, Tara Sabo-Attwood
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Transforming growth factor beta1
Estrogen
Estrogen receptor
Lung
Fibrosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-018-0861-5

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