Neural Regeneration Research ›› 2023, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (8): 1711-1712.doi: 10.4103/1673-5374.363833

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Augmentation of transforming growth factor-β signaling for the treatment of neurological disorders

Jian Luo*   

  1. Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, USA
  • Online:2023-08-15 Published:2023-02-16
  • Contact: Jian Luo, PhD, JLuo@pavir.org.
  • Supported by:
    This work was supported by NIH, Nos. R01NS092868 and RF1AG059694 (both to JL).

Abstract: Members of the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) superfamily perform a wide range of essential functions during development and in adulthood, as well as in response to injury and inflammation (Luo, 2022). In the adult central nervous system, TGF-βs and their receptors are widely expressed in all of the major neuronal, glial, and vascular cell types. Members of the TGF-β superfamily are pivotal responders to pathological insults to the brain. Dysfunction of TGF-β signaling contributes to pathogenesis of neurological disorders. Manipulation of TGF-β signaling pathway alters pathological and functional outcomes in models of neurological diseases (Luo, 2022). Therefore, the TGF-β signaling pathway has emerged as a potential therapeutic target against neurological diseases.