| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T1 |
0-178 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Effect of the abrogation of TGF-beta1 by antisense oligonucleotides on the expression of TGF-beta-isoforms and their receptors I and II in isolated fibroblasts from keloid scars. |
| T2 |
179-290 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Disequilibrium of dermal wound repair can result in continued accumulation of ECM and excessive scar formation. |
| T3 |
291-376 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In susceptible genetically predisposed individuals, keloid formation can be observed. |
| T4 |
377-469 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Keloid disease represents a benign dermal fibroproliferative tumor that is unique to humans. |
| T5 |
470-579 |
Sentence |
denotes |
TGF-beta is known to play a key role in the pathogenesis of this disease which is still not fully understood. |
| T6 |
580-696 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The isoforms TGF-beta1 and TGF-beta2 have profibrotic properties, whereas TGF-beta3 may have antifibrotic functions. |
| T7 |
697-860 |
Sentence |
denotes |
TGF-beta exerts its influence by binding to type I and type II TGF-beta receptors, thereby forming a complex and activating specific downstream effector molecules. |
| T8 |
861-1081 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of TGF-beta1 targeting by antisense oligonucleotides on the RNA synthesis and protein expression of TGF-beta isoforms and their receptors in keloid-derived fibroblasts. |
| T9 |
1082-1331 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In tissue samples with normal fibroblasts (NFs) serving as control samples, expression of TGF-beta1 and -beta2 was decreased when compared to keloid fibroblasts (KFs), while expression of TGF-beta3 and of TGF-betaRII was significantly higher in NFs. |
| T10 |
1332-1439 |
Sentence |
denotes |
In the ELISA assay, abrogation of TGF-beta1 led to a significant decrease in TGF-beta1 and -beta2 (p<0.05). |
| T11 |
1440-1481 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Expression of TGF-beta2 mRNA was reduced. |
| T12 |
1482-1652 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Expression of TGF-beta3 mRNA revealed contrary patterns in KFs from different patients while expression of TGF-betaRI was found to be equal during the measurement period. |
| T13 |
1653-1726 |
Sentence |
denotes |
TGF-betaRII mRNA expression was increased after 48 and 72 h respectively. |
| T14 |
1727-1816 |
Sentence |
denotes |
There is growing evidence for a regulatory mechanism between TGF-beta1 and its receptors. |
| T15 |
1817-1939 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Our findings support this theory by suggesting interrelations between the different TGF-beta isoforms and their receptors. |
| T16 |
1940-2103 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Abnormal response of KFs to TGF-betamight reflect a modification in the regulatory pathway that occurs at the receptor level or during intracellular trans-duction. |
| T17 |
2104-2322 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Improving the understanding of TGF-beta in keloid disease could lead to the development of clinically useful therapeutic modalities for treatment of keloid disease or even allow identification of preventive strategies. |