Prodomains of transforming growth factor beta (TGFbeta) superfamily members specify different functions: extracellular matrix interactions and growth factor bioavailability

February 18, 2011B12 SENGLESengle, G., Ono, R.N., Sasaki, T., and Sakai, L.Y., J Biol Chem. 2011 Feb 18;286(7):5087-99. doi: 10.1074/jbc.M110.188615. Epub 2010 Dec 6.

Abstract The specific functions of the prodomains of TGFβ superfamily members are largely unknown. Interactions are known between prodomains of TGFβ-1-3 and latent TGFβ-binding... Read More

Role of autophagy in the host response to microbial infection and potential for therapy

February 13, 2011B13 FABRIFabri, M., Realegeno, S.E., Jo, E.K., and Modlin, R.L., Curr Opin Immunol. 2011 Feb;23(1):65-70. doi: 10.1016/j.coi.2010.10.010. Epub 2010 Nov 9

Abstract There is compelling evidence demonstrating a key role for autophagy in host defense against microbial infections. Induction and regulation of autophagy involves... Read More

A unique chromatin signature uncovers early developmental enhancers in humans

February 10, 2011A13 RADA-IGLESIAS

Rada-Iglesias A, Bajpai R, Swigut T, Brugmann SA, Flynn RA, Wysocka J Nature 2011 Feb;470(7333):279-83 PMID: 21160473 Abstract Cell-fate transitions involve the integration of... Read More

Genetic analyses of integrin signaling

February 1, 2011A11 WICKSTRÖMWickström, S., Radovanac, K., Fässler, R., Cold Spring Harb Perspect Biol. 2011 Feb 1;3(2). pii: a005116. doi: 10.1101/cshperspect.a005116

Abstract The development of multicellular organisms, as well as maintenance of organ architecture and function, requires robust regulation of cell fates. This is... Read More

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