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Články z ScienceDailyGrowth Factor TGF-B Helps Maintain Health Of Retinal Blood Vessels

16. 4 2009 (03:35)

Scientists have found that the growth factor known as TGF-B is essential to the health of blood vessels in the retina and that blocking it can cause retinal dysfunction. These findings may have an important impact on the prevention and treatment of diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.