High serum levels of transforming growth factor β1 are associated with increased cortical thickness in cingulate and right frontal areas in healthy subjects

High serum levels of transforming growth factor β1 are associated with increased cortical thickness in cingulate and right frontal areas in healthy subjects

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) is a cytokine having multiple functions in the central nervous system such as promoting repair mechanisms in degenerative diseases and stroke. To date, however, its neuroprotective effects in non-...

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Main Authors: Piras Fabrizio, Salani Francesca, Bossù Paola, Caltagirone Carlo, Spalletta Gianfranco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Subjects:
TGF-β
Cortical thickness
Inflammation
Neuroprotection
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/9/1/42

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