title: The evidence for the role of transforming growth factor-beta in the formation of abnormal scarring.
abstract: The complex biological and physiological mechanisms that result in poor quality scarring are still not fully understood. This review looks at current evidence of the role of transforming growth factor-beta (TGFβ) in this pathological process.
authors: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of North Durham, Durham, UK. rlchalmers@doctors.org.uk
authors: Richard L
authors: RL
authors: Chalmers
mesh_terms: D015415:Biomarkers / Q000378:metabolism; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000378:metabolism; D017439:Cicatrix, Hypertrophic / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007627:Keloid / Q000378:metabolism*; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D016212:Transforming Growth Factor beta / Q000378:metabolism*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D016212:Transforming Growth Factor beta