THE EFFECTS OF GROWTH FACTORS ON PROLIFERATION AND MATRIX SYNTHESIS OF FIBROBLASTS FROM GOAT MEDIAL COLLATERAL LIGAMENT

2000 ◽  
Vol 04 (04) ◽  
pp. 257-264
Author(s):  
Nobuyoshi Watanabe ◽  
Chris Celechovsky ◽  
Christopher Niyibizi ◽  
James H-C. Wang ◽  
Shinro Takai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Growth Factors ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Maximal Effect ◽  
Matrix Synthesis ◽  
Tissue Healing ◽  
Noncollagenous Protein ◽  
Epidermal Growth

Growth factors have been shown to play a critical role in enhancing tissue healing. In this study, we evaluate the effect of growth factors on cell proliferation and matrix synthesis. Fibroblasts were derived from medial collateral ligaments (MCLs) of goats and grown in culture. Basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF-BB), epidermal growth factor (EGF), and transforming growth factor ( TGF -β1) were used for the treatment of cells. It was found that bFGF, PDGF-BB and EGF significantly increased proliferation of the goat MCL fibroblasts. In addition, among these three growth factors, bFGF, at the concentration of 1.0 ng/ml, had the maximal effect on cell proliferation. Furthermore, both TGF -β1 and EGF significantly increased collagen and noncollagenous protein syntheses of goat MCL fibroblasts. The results of this study may be used as baseline data for the application of growth factors to enhance MCL healing in a goat model.

Growth factors and metanephrogenesis

1992 ◽  
Vol 262 (4) ◽  
pp. F523-F532 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. R. Hammerman ◽  
S. A. Rogers ◽  
G. Ryan
Keyword(s):  
Growth Factors ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor Beta ◽  
Kidney Development ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor ◽  
Polypeptide Growth Factors ◽  
Metanephric Kidney ◽  
Epidermal Growth ◽  
Factor Alpha ◽  
Editorial Review

The formation of all organs during embryogenesis, including kidney, is dependent on the timed and sequential expression of a number of polypeptide growth factors. Synthesis and actions of one or more members of the insulin-like growth factor, epidermal growth factor/transforming growth factor-alpha, transforming growth factor-beta, platelet-derived growth factor, fibroblast growth factor, and nerve growth factor families have been characterized in the developing metanephric kidney. Studies originating from a number of laboratories have defined the localization of growth factor mRNAs, receptors and peptides, have delineated patterns of growth factor synthesis, and have established the growth factor dependency of embryonic kidney development. The results of these investigations will be summarized in this editorial review and integrated within the broader context of growth factor cellular physiology and growth factor expression in nonrenal systems.

Transforming Growth Factor α and Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor in Reactive and Malignant Mesothelial Proliferations

2004 ◽  
Vol 128 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-70
Author(s):  
Yun-Cai Cai ◽  
Victor Roggli ◽  
Eugene Mark ◽  
Philip T. Cagle ◽  
Armando E. Fraire
Keyword(s):  
Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Growth Factors ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Epidermal Growth Factor ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor ◽  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor Α ◽  
Epidermal Growth ◽  
Factor Α

Abstract Background.—Growth factors such as transforming growth factor α (TGF-α) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) play an important role in cell proliferation. The immunohistochemical expression of these factors has been extensively studied in malignant tumors including mesothelioma. However, the comparative expression of these growth factors in mesothelioma and reactive mesothelial proliferations has been less well studied. Objective.—To evaluate the possible role of TGF-α and EGFR in the clinically important distinction between reactive mesothelial proliferations and malignant mesothelioma. Methods.—The expression of TGF-α and EGFR was studied in 39 cases of mesothelioma and 30 cases of reactive mesothelial proliferations by means of immunohistochemistry. Results.—Fourteen (70%) of 20 reactive mesothelial proliferations tested and 29 (76%) of 38 mesotheliomas tested expressed TGF-α. One (3%) of 30 reactive mesothelial proliferations and 17 (45%) of 39 mesotheliomas expressed EGFR. Conclusions.—These results suggest an up-regulation of EGFR in mesothelioma as compared with reactive mesothelial proliferations. This up-regulation further suggests a possible use of EGFR as an adjunct immunohistochemical test in the differential diagnosis of mesothelioma and reactive mesothelial proliferations.

174 EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTORS AND CALBINDIN-D9k GENE EXPRESSIONS DURING PREGANCY IN THE PORCINE UTERUS

2008 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Y.-J. Kim ◽  
E.-M. Jung ◽  
G.-S. Lee ◽  
S.-H. Hyun ◽  
E.-B. Jeung
Keyword(s):  
Growth Factors ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor ◽  
Expression Patterns ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Heparin Binding ◽  
Gene Expressions ◽  
Calbindin D9k ◽  
Genes Encoding ◽  
Epidermal Growth

To stably maintain pregnancy, several genes are expressed in the uterus. In particular, the endometrial expression of genes encoding growth factors appears to play a key role in maternal–fetal communication. Previous studies have characterized the endometrial expression kinetics of the genes encoding epidermal growth factor (EGF), its receptor (EGFR), transforming growth factor-alpha (TGF-α), amphiregulin (Areg), heparin-binding (Hb) EGF, and calbindin-D9k (CaBP-9k) in the pig during implantation. Here, we further characterized the expression patterns of these molecules during the entire porcine pregnancy. Porcine (n = 3 per PD) were collected at pregnancy days (PD) 12, 15, 30, 60, 90, and 110 and subjected to semi-quantitative RT-PCR. The data were analyzed with a nonparametric one-way analysis of variance using the Kruskal-Wallis test, followed by Dunnett's test for multiple comparisons to the negative control. EGF and EGFR showed similar expression patterns, being highly expressed around implantation time and then disappearing. TGF-α and Areg expression levels rose steadily until they peaked at PD30, after which they gradually decreased to PD12 levels. The Areg mRNA expression pattern was confirmed by real-time PCR, and similar Areg protein expression patterns were observed. Immunohistochemical analysis of PD60 uteri revealed Areg in the glandular and luminal epithelial cells. Hb-EGF was steadily expressed throughout the entire pregnancy while CaBP-9k was expressed strongly on PD12, and then declined sharply in PD15 before recovering slightly for the remainder of the pregnancy. Thus, the EGF family may play a key role during implantation in pigs. In addition, CaBP-9k may help maintain uterine quiescence during pregnancy by sequestering cytoplasmic Ca2+.

scholarly journals Neuroblastoma cells express c-sis and produce a transforming growth factor antigenically related to the platelet-derived growth factor.

1985 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 2289-2297 ◽  
Author(s):  
E J van Zoelen ◽  
W J van de Ven ◽  
H J Franssen ◽  
T M van Oostwaard ◽  
P T van der Saag ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Factors ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor ◽  
Rat Kidney ◽  
Molecular Size ◽  
Platelet Derived Growth Factor ◽  
Kidney Cells ◽  
Transforming Growth Factors ◽  
Normal Rat ◽  
Epidermal Growth

Mouse neuroblastoma Neuro-2A cells produce transforming growth factors during exponential growth in a defined hormone-free medium, which, on Bio-Gel columns in 1 M HAc, elute at a molecular size of 15 to 20 kilodaltons (kDa). These neuroblastoma-derived transforming growth factors have strong mitogenic activity, but they do not compete with epidermal growth factor for receptor binding (E. J. J. van Zoelen, D. R. Twardzik, T. M. J. van Oostwaard, P. T. van der Saag, S. W. de Laat, and G. J. Todaro, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 81:4085-4089, 1984). In this study approximately 80% of the mitogenic activity was immunoprecipitated by antibodies raised against platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF). Immunoblotting indicated a true molecular size of 32 kDa for this PDGF-like growth factor. Analysis of poly(A)+ RNA from Neuro-2A cells demonstrated the expression of the c-sis oncogene in this cell line, whereas in vitro translation of the RNA yielded a 20-kDa protein recognized by anti-PDGF antibodies. Separation by reverse-phase high-pressure liquid chromatography demonstrated the presence of two distinct mitogenic activities in neuroblastoma-derived transforming growth factor preparations, one of which is antigenically related to PDGF. Both activities had the ability to induce anchorage-independent growth in normal rat kidney cells, both in the presence and in the absence of epidermal growth factor. It is concluded that Neuro-2A cells express c-sis with concomitant production and secretion of a PDGF-like growth factor, which plays a role in the induction of phenotypic transformation on normal rat kidney cells.

Growth factor stimulated cell proliferation is accompanied by an elevated labile intracellular pool of zinc in 3T3 cells

2002 ◽  
Vol 80 (8) ◽  
pp. 790-795 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirley C Paski ◽  
Zhaoming Xu
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Growth Factors ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Dna Synthesis ◽  
Cell Number ◽  
3T3 Cells ◽  
Intracellular Pool ◽  
Igf I ◽  
Epidermal Growth ◽  
Number Counts

Growth factors such as platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), epidermal growth factor (EGF), and insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) are required for quiescent 3T3 cells to proliferate, but zinc deprivation impairs IGF-I-induced DNA synthesis. We recently showed that labile intracellular pool of zinc is involved in cell proliferation. Our objective was to determine whether the labile intracellular pool of zinc plays a role in growth factor (PDGF, EGF, and IGF-I) - stimulated proliferation of 3T3 cells. Quiescent 3T3 cells were cultured in DMEM with or without growth factors. Labile intracellular pool of zinc, DNA synthesis, and cell proliferation were assessed using fluorescence microscopy, 3H-thymidine incorporation, and total cell number counts, respectively. After 24 h, growth factors stimulated DNA synthesis (24%) but not cell proliferation. After 48 h, growth factors stimulated both DNA synthesis (37%) and cell proliferation (89%). In response to growth factor stimulation, the labile intracellular pool of zinc was also elevated after 24 or 48 h of treatment. In summary, growth factor (PDGF, EGF, and IGF-I) - stimulated increase in DNA synthesis and cell proliferation were accompanied by an elevated labile intracellular pool of zinc in 3T3 cells. Since elevation of the labile intracellular pool of zinc occurred along with increased DNA synthesis, but cell proliferation remained unchanged, the elevation of the labile intracellular pool of zinc likely occurred during the S phase to provide the zinc needed to support DNA synthesis and ultimately cell proliferation.Key words: PDGF, EGF, IGF-I, labile intracellular pool of zinc, cell proliferation, DNA synthesis, 3T3 cells.

scholarly journals Contemporary concepts of uterine fibroids’ pathogenesis

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-99
Author(s):  
Anna N. Taits ◽  
Nikolai N. Ruhljada ◽  
Valeriy I. Matukhin ◽  
Aleksandra D. Somova ◽  
Kristina A. Dudova
Keyword(s):  
Growth Factors ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Epidermal Growth Factor ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor ◽  
Uterine Fibroids ◽  
Transforming Growth Factor Β ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Heparin Binding ◽  
Common Benign Tumor ◽  
Epidermal Growth

Uterine myoma is the most common benign tumor among women which affects mainly those of reproductive age. Moreover, the frequency of emergence of this pathology in population is growing while the age of patients is steadily decreasing. Despite the enormous prevalence of this disease, its pathogenesis has not been studied properly. This article is concerned with an analysis of publications devoted to the study of the mechanisms of growth and development of uterine fibroids, it provides some data on the role of various factors in its extension. The article concerns the most popular concepts of the pathogenesis of this disease according to which the illness may be caused by increased levels of sex hormones (estrogens and progestins), enhanced expression of their receptors, impaired apoptosis, the effect of growth factors (e. g. epidermal growth factor, heparin-binding epidermal growth factor, acid and basic fibroblast growth factors, vascular endothelial growth factor, insulin-like growth factor, platelet-derived growth factor, transforming growth factor-β, activin, myostatin), abnormal deposition extracellular matrix, genetic (chromosomal aberration and various MED12 gene defect) and epigenetic mechanisms (such as action microRNA), circulatory disorders and impairment of cell differentiation from a population of accessory stem cells. However, it is noted that the pathogenesis of this pathology requires further detailed study, as the understanding of the processes leading to its development could greatly contribute to the improvement of the tactics of treatment and possibly allow to elaborate some preventive measures to avert the development of fibroids.

Size effect of human epidermal growth factor-conjugated polystyrene particles on cell proliferation

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (17) ◽  
pp. 4832-4840
Author(s):  
Setayesh Yasami-Khiabani ◽  
Akbar Karkhaneh ◽  
Mohammad Ali Shokrgozar ◽  
Amir Amanzadeh ◽  
Majid Golkar
Keyword(s):  
Cell Proliferation ◽  
Growth Factors ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Epidermal Growth Factor ◽  
Size Effect ◽  
Human Epidermal Growth Factor ◽  
Therapeutic Molecules ◽  
Epidermal Growth

Conjugation of growth factors to a carrier is a favorable method to improve their efficacy as therapeutic molecules.

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