Novel non-canonical TGF-β signaling networks: Emerging roles in airway smooth muscle phenotype and function - 02/02/13
Abstract |
The airway smooth muscle (ASM) plays an important role in the pathophysiology of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ASM cells express a wide range of receptors involved in contraction, growth, matrix protein production and the secretion of cytokines and chemokines. Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) is one of the major players in determining the structural and functional abnormalities of the ASM in asthma and COPD. It is increasingly evident that TGF-β functions as a master switch, controlling a network of intracellular and autocrine signaling loops that effect ASM phenotype and function. In this review, the various elements that participate in non-canonical TGF-β signaling, including MAPK, PI3K, WNT/β-catenin, and Ca2+, are discussed, focusing on their effect on ASM phenotype and function. In addition, new aspects of ASM biology and their possible association with non-canonical TGF-β signaling will be discussed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, WNT/β-catenin signaling, PI3K signaling, Calcium, Autophagy, S100 proteins, HMGB1
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Vol 26 - N° 1
P. 50-63 - février 2013 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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