[Study on the progress of the mechanism of TGF-beta in the scarring and the effect of TCM]

Zhongguo Gu Shang. 2008 Feb;21(2):161-3.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Transforming growth factor (TGF-beta) plays a central role in wound healing and scarring. TGF-beta is a member of cytokine family, involving cell proliferation, migration, differentiation and apoptosis, which subsequently trigger extracellular matrix (ECM) deposite and collagen overproduction. A number of regulators of TGF-beta expression bave been identified, including Decorin CTGF, etc. TCM can reduced later scarring, and it accelerates wound healing. TCM can reduce the expression of TGF-beta, resistance of fibrosis, so that lighten the development of scar. This article reviewed the mechanism of TGF-beta in the scarring and TCM can decrease the development of scar effected by TGF-beta.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cicatrix / drug therapy
  • Cicatrix / metabolism*
  • Fibrosis / metabolism
  • Gene Expression Regulation / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Medicine, Chinese Traditional*
  • Transforming Growth Factor beta / metabolism*

Substances

  • Transforming Growth Factor beta