Transforming growth factor-β (TGFβ) receptors I/II differentially regulate TGFβ1 and IGF-binding protein-3 mitogenic effects in the human placenta

Karen Forbes, Benoit Souquet, Rebecca Garside, John D. Aplin, Melissa Westwood

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

    Abstract

    Maternal IGFs regulate cytotrophoblast proliferation and, thereby, placental growth and function.IGF bioavailability is controlled by IGF-binding proteins (IGFBPs); in placenta, IGFBP-3 is particularly abundant. In other systems, IGFBP-3 can regulate cellular events independently of IGFs; these effects are thought to be mediated by TGFβreceptors (TβR).We have examined IGFBP-3 regulation of IGF-dependent and -independent cytotrophoblast proliferation in first-trimester placental explants and the role of TβRII in mediating these effects. In the presence of IGFBP-3 (50 nM), IGF-induced (10 nM) proliferation (monitored by immunohistochemical analysis of Ki67 expression and bromodeoxyuridine incorporation) was significantly reduced (P
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1723-1731
    Number of pages8
    JournalEndocrinology
    Volume151
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Apr 2010

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Transforming growth factor-β (TGFβ) receptors I/II differentially regulate TGFβ1 and IGF-binding protein-3 mitogenic effects in the human placenta'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this