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[Functions of the transforming growth factor-beta superfamily in eyes]. 1997

H Yamashita, and I Tobari, and M Sawa, and S Hori, and K Miyazono, and C H Heldin, and P Heldin, and P T Dijke, and T K Sampath, and T Suiryu, and S Eguchi, and S Kitano, and S Suzuki, and H Ichijo, and M Kato, and T Yamamoto, and E Funazu, and M Suzuki, and Y Ikegami, and S Kato, and H Obata, and K Horie, and Y Mogi, and K Seiya, and H Sakai
Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo.

One human body is composed of 6 x 10(13) cells, and eyes are also composed of many cells of different functions. The cellular functions and intercellular interaction are regulated by many regulators including cytokines and growth factors to maintain the homeostasis. The transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) superfamily, a large family of multifunctional factors, regulates various cellular functions, including cellular proliferation, migration, differentiation, apoptosis and extracellular matrix production. The TGF-beta superfamily contains about 30 multifunctional factors, and is divided into several families according to the sequence homology. The TGF-beta family, the activin family, and bone morphogenic proteins belong to the TGF-beta superfamily. TGF-beta superfamily members transduce signals through type I and type II serine/threonine type transmembrane receptors. The signals are transduced from receptors through nuclei by Smad family members, which are phosphorylated by the activated type I receptors and translocate from cytoplasm into nuclei. TGF-beta family members and the TGF-beta superfamily receptor family are expressed in ocular tissues including the cornea, ciliary epithelium, lens epithelium, retina, and blood vessels. This observation suggests the importance of the TGF-beta superfamily in eyes. Smad family members (Smad 1, Smad 2, Smad 3 and Smad 4) are expressed in the cultured retinal pigmant epithelial cell line (D407), in which TGF-beta and activin A stimulate the translocation of Smad 2, but not Smad 1 into nuclei, whereas bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) stimulates that of Smad 1, but not Smad 2. TGF-beta superfamily members play important roles in the pathogenesis of retinal neovascularization and in the wound healing process of corneal tissue. TGF-beta inhibits the endothelial functions, but, stimulates angiogenesis in vivo. TGF-beta is involved in the formation of abnormal connective tissue in corneal wound healing. In these processes, many cytokines and growth factors are involved, interacting with each other and forming networks. It is mandatory to clarify the networks to investigate molecular pathogenesis and new therapeutic agents.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D003930 Diabetic Retinopathy Disease of the RETINA as a complication of DIABETES MELLITUS. It is characterized by the progressive microvascular complications, such as ANEURYSM, interretinal EDEMA, and intraocular PATHOLOGIC NEOVASCULARIZATION. Diabetic Retinopathies,Retinopathies, Diabetic,Retinopathy, Diabetic
D005123 Eye The organ of sight constituting a pair of globular organs made up of a three-layered roughly spherical structure specialized for receiving and responding to light. Eyes
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D015398 Signal Transduction The intracellular transfer of information (biological activation/inhibition) through a signal pathway. In each signal transduction system, an activation/inhibition signal from a biologically active molecule (hormone, neurotransmitter) is mediated via the coupling of a receptor/enzyme to a second messenger system or to an ion channel. Signal transduction plays an important role in activating cellular functions, cell differentiation, and cell proliferation. Examples of signal transduction systems are the GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID-postsynaptic receptor-calcium ion channel system, the receptor-mediated T-cell activation pathway, and the receptor-mediated activation of phospholipases. Those coupled to membrane depolarization or intracellular release of calcium include the receptor-mediated activation of cytotoxic functions in granulocytes and the synaptic potentiation of protein kinase activation. Some signal transduction pathways may be part of larger signal transduction pathways; for example, protein kinase activation is part of the platelet activation signal pathway. Cell Signaling,Receptor-Mediated Signal Transduction,Signal Pathways,Receptor Mediated Signal Transduction,Signal Transduction Pathways,Signal Transduction Systems,Pathway, Signal,Pathway, Signal Transduction,Pathways, Signal,Pathways, Signal Transduction,Receptor-Mediated Signal Transductions,Signal Pathway,Signal Transduction Pathway,Signal Transduction System,Signal Transduction, Receptor-Mediated,Signal Transductions,Signal Transductions, Receptor-Mediated,System, Signal Transduction,Systems, Signal Transduction,Transduction, Signal,Transductions, Signal
D016212 Transforming Growth Factor beta A factor synthesized in a wide variety of tissues. It acts synergistically with TGF-alpha in inducing phenotypic transformation and can also act as a negative autocrine growth factor. TGF-beta has a potential role in embryonal development, cellular differentiation, hormone secretion, and immune function. TGF-beta is found mostly as homodimer forms of separate gene products TGF-beta1, TGF-beta2 or TGF-beta3. Heterodimers composed of TGF-beta1 and 2 (TGF-beta1.2) or of TGF-beta2 and 3 (TGF-beta2.3) have been isolated. The TGF-beta proteins are synthesized as precursor proteins. Bone-Derived Transforming Growth Factor,Platelet Transforming Growth Factor,TGF-beta,Milk Growth Factor,TGFbeta,Bone Derived Transforming Growth Factor,Factor, Milk Growth,Growth Factor, Milk
D018125 Receptors, Transforming Growth Factor beta Cell-surface proteins that bind transforming growth factor beta and trigger changes influencing the behavior of cells. Two types of transforming growth factor receptors have been recognized. They differ in affinity for different members of the transforming growth factor beta family and in cellular mechanisms of action. Receptors, TGF-beta,TGF-beta Receptors,Transforming Growth Factor beta Receptors,TGF-beta Receptor,Transforming Growth Factor beta Receptor,Receptor, TGF-beta,Receptors, TGF beta,TGF beta Receptor,TGF beta Receptors

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