Transforming Growth Factor beta1

Synonyms

Latency-Associated Protein, TGF-beta1

TGF beta 1

TGF beta1 Latency Associated Protein

TGF beta1LAP

TGF-beta-1

TGF-beta1

TGF-beta1 Latency-Associated Protein

TGF-beta1LAP

Transforming Growth Factor beta 1 Latency Associated Peptide

Transforming Growth Factor beta I

A subtype of transforming growth factor beta that is synthesized by a wide variety of cells. It is synthesized as a precursor molecule that is cleaved to form mature TGF-beta 1 and TGF-beta1 latency-associated peptide. The association of the cleavage products results in the formation a latent protein which must be activated to bind its receptor. Defects in the gene that encodes TGF-beta1 are the cause of CAMURATI-ENGELMANN SYNDROME.