Abstract

Fibronectin Regulates Latent Transforming Growth Factor-β (TGFβ) by Controlling Matrix Assembly of Latent TGFβ-binding Protein-1

Highlights

  • Recent evidence suggests that the binding of growth factors to the extracellular matrix (ECM)1 is a major mechanism for

  • By 2 days in culture (Fig. 1, d2), the fibronectin became organized into a fibrillar network in the ECM, and a small amount of LTBP1 was observed that co-localized with fibronectin

  • The co-localization of LTBP1 and fibronectin started to diverge until day 21, when LTBP1 became localized in fibrils that were clearly distinct from fibronectin

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Summary

Introduction

Recent evidence suggests that the binding of growth factors to the extracellular matrix (ECM) is a major mechanism for. The percentage of free LTBP1 varies from 10 to 90%, depending on the cell type and the differentiation stage examined [6, 9, 16]. These observations raise the possibility that LTBP1 may have important functions that are independent of TGF␤ and may be related to its properties as an ECM protein. Multiple approaches were used to disrupt fibronectin assembly, and the effect on LTBP1 and TGF␤ incorporation was determined These studies highlight a novel role for fibronectin in the regulation of TGF␤ via LTBP1 interactions

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