Rat transforming growth factor type 1: structure and relation to epidermal growth factor

Science. 1984 Mar 9;223(4640):1079-82. doi: 10.1126/science.6320373.

Abstract

The complete amino acid sequence of rat transforming growth factor type 1 has been determined. This growth factor, obtained from retrovirus-transformed fibroblasts, is structurally and functionally related to mouse epidermal growth factor and human urogastrone. Production of this polypeptide by various neoplastic cells might contribute to the continued expression of the transformed phenotype.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Animals
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic*
  • DNA / biosynthesis
  • Epidermal Growth Factor / metabolism*
  • Epidermal Growth Factor / pharmacology
  • ErbB Receptors
  • Humans
  • Idoxuridine / metabolism
  • Mice
  • Peptide Biosynthesis
  • Peptides / metabolism*
  • Peptides / pharmacology
  • Rats
  • Receptors, Cell Surface / metabolism
  • Structure-Activity Relationship
  • Transforming Growth Factors

Substances

  • Peptides
  • Receptors, Cell Surface
  • Epidermal Growth Factor
  • Transforming Growth Factors
  • DNA
  • ErbB Receptors
  • Idoxuridine