Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) are a family of heparin-binding growth factors. FGFs exert
their pro-angiogenic activity by interacting with various endothelial cell surface receptors …

This review is intended for general readers who would like a basic foundation in
carbohydrate structure and function, lectin biology, and the implications of glycobiology in …

Microglia, which contribute substantially to the tumor mass of glioblastoma, have been
shown to play an important role in glioma growth and invasion. While a large number of …

Objectives: To analyse the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) values of the proinflammatory
cytokines, interleukin 1β (IL1β), tumour necrosis factor α (TNFα), GM-CSF, of the anti …

Genetic studies have recently revealed a role for transforming growth factor-beta-1 (TGF-β1)
and its receptors (TGF-βRs I and II as well as endoglin) in embryonic vascular assembly and …

The aim of the present study was to investigate, in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD),
and vascular dementia (VAD), patterns of local release of vascular endothelial growth factor …

Extensive studies have demonstrated that transforming growth factor‐beta (TGF‐β) plays an
important role in the progression of renal diseases. TGF‐β exerts its biological functions …

BACKGROUND Prostate tumors express high levels of transforming growth factor‐β1 (TGF‐
β1) and seem to acquire resistance to its antiproliferative effects with tumor progression …

This review focuses on the recent advances in investigations of the role of cell surface
carbohydrates in tumor metastasis. It also summarizes the results of extensive studies of …

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a highly aggressive primary brain tumor that tends to be
resistant to the ionizing radiotherapy used to treat it. Because TGF-β is a modifier of radiation …