Transforming growth factor-beta induction of alpha-smooth muscle actin is dependent on the deformability of the collagen matrix

Curr Top Pathol. 1999:93:47-60. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-58456-5_6.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Actins / biosynthesis*
  • Actins / genetics
  • Antibodies / pharmacology
  • Blotting, Northern
  • Collagen / physiology*
  • Collagen / ultrastructure
  • Fibroblasts / chemistry
  • Fibroblasts / metabolism*
  • Fibroblasts / ultrastructure
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Gingiva / cytology
  • Humans
  • Integrins / analysis
  • Integrins / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Integrins / physiology
  • Muscle, Smooth / chemistry*
  • RNA, Messenger / analysis
  • Receptors, Collagen
  • Stress, Mechanical
  • Transforming Growth Factor beta / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Actins
  • Antibodies
  • Integrins
  • RNA, Messenger
  • Receptors, Collagen
  • Transforming Growth Factor beta
  • Collagen