Roles of transforming growth factor-β signaling in liver disease
Xiao-Ling Wang,
Meng Yang,
Ying Wang
Abstract:In this editorial we expand the discussion on the article by Zhang et al published in the recent issue of the World Journal of Hepatology . We focus on the diagnostic and therapeutic targets identified on the basis of the current understanding of the molecular mechanisms of liver disease. Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) belongs to a structurally related cytokine super family. The family members display different time- and tissue-specific expression patterns associated with autoimmunity, inflammation, fib… Show more
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