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Transforming Growth Factor-Beta 3 (TGF-β3) is a member of the TGF-β superfamily, which consists of multifunctional peptides that regulate various cellular processes. TGF-β3 is particularly significant due to its role in cell growth, differentiation, and development. The recombinant form of TGF-β3, expressed in Human Embryonic Kidney (HEK) 293 cells, is widely used in research and therapeutic applications.
TGF-β3 plays a crucial role in maintaining immune homeostasis by regulating lymphocyte proliferation, apoptosis, hematopoiesis, and embryogenesis . It is involved in various cellular processes, including:
TGF-β3 has both tumor-suppressing and tumor-promoting activities, depending on the stage of carcinogenesis. In the early stages, it acts as a tumor suppressor, while in later stages, it promotes tumor progression by inducing epithelial-mesenchymal transition and stimulating angiogenesis . Additionally, mutations in the TGF-β3 gene are associated with non-syndromic cleft palate only (NS CPO), a rare congenital disease .
Recombinant TGF-β3 is widely used in various research and therapeutic applications, including: