Transforming growth factor-alpha (TGF alpha) is a member of the epidermal growth factor (EGF) family. Expression of TGFa is highly regulated in response to exogenous cellular signals including cytokines and other growth factors. The growth factor has been found to be indispensable for proper development of many tissues and organs. TGFa has also been implicated in numerous disease states including forms of breast cancer. This minireview summarizes the basic biology of TGFa and its actions during normal and pathogenic development of the mammary epithelium.
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Western Univ, Schulich Sch Med & Dent, Dept Physiol & Pharmacol, London, ON, CanadaWestern Univ, Schulich Sch Med & Dent, Dept Physiol & Pharmacol, London, ON, Canada
Trelford, Charles B.
Dagnino, Lina
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Western Univ, Schulich Sch Med & Dent, Dept Physiol & Pharmacol, London, ON, Canada
Childrens Hlth Res Inst, Dept Oncol, London, ON, Canada
Lawson Hlth Res Inst, London, ON, CanadaWestern Univ, Schulich Sch Med & Dent, Dept Physiol & Pharmacol, London, ON, Canada
Dagnino, Lina
Di Guglielmo, Gianni M.
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Albert Einstein Coll Med, Wilf Family Cardiovasc Res Inst, Bronx, NY 10467 USAAlbert Einstein Coll Med, Wilf Family Cardiovasc Res Inst, Bronx, NY 10467 USA