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Early defect of transforming growth factor β1 formation in Huntington's disease.
Journal of cellular and molecular medicine - 1 Mar 2011
Battaglia Giuseppe, Cannella Milena, Riozzi Barbara, Orobello Sara, Maat-Schieman Marion L, Aronica Eleonora, Busceti Carla Letizia, Ciarmiello Andrea, Alberti Silvia, Amico Enrico, Sassone Jenny, Sipione Simonetta, Bruno Valeria, Frati Luigi, Nicoletti Ferdinando, Squitieri Ferdinando
Abstract excerpt
A defective expression or activity of neurotrophic factors, such as brain- and glial-derived neurotrophic factors, contributes to neuronal damage in Huntington's disease (HD). Here, we focused on transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β(1) ), a pleiotropic cytokine with an established role in mechanis...
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