Transforming growth factor β1-induced astrocyte migration is mediated in part by activating 5-lipoxygenase and cysteinyl leukotriene receptor 1

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) is an important regulator of cell migration and plays a role in the scarring response in injured brain. It is also reported that 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX) and its products, cysteinyl leukotrienes (...

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Main Authors: Huang Xue-Qin, Zhang Xia-Yan, Wang Xiao-Rong, Yu Shu-Ying, Fang San-Hua, Lu Yun-Bi, Zhang Wei-Ping, Wei Er-Qing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
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Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/9/1/145