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A Review of Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Strategies Targeting TGF-β in Graves' Ophthalmopathy.

Hsin-Ho Chang, Shi-Bei Wu, Chieh-Chih Tsai

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Review in Cells, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Hsin-Ho ChangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-2981-0555
Shi-Bei WuOffice of Business Development, Technology Commercialization Center, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-3713-4710
Chieh-Chih TsaiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-4411-3387

Funding

Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan V113C-021Taiwan National Science and Technology Council 112-2314-B-075-003-MY2
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

TGF-β plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of GO by promoting orbital tissue remodeling and fibrosis. This process involves the stimulation of orbital fibroblasts, leading to myofibroblast differentiation, increased production of inflammatory mediators, and hyaluronan accumulation. Studies have elucidated TGF-β's role in driving fibrosis and scarring processes through both canonical and non-canonical pathways, particularly resulting in the activation of orbital myofibroblasts and the excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix. Additionally, recent in vitro and in vivo studies have been summarized, highlighting the therapeutic potential of targeting TGF-β signaling pathways, which may offer promising treatment interventions for GO. This review aims to consolidate the current understanding of the multifaceted role of TGF-β in the molecular and cellular pathophysiology in Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO) by exploring its contributions to fibrosis, inflammation, and immune dysregulation. Additionally, the review investigates the therapeutic potential of inhibiting TGF-β signaling pathways as a strategy for treating GO.

Indexed as

Graves OphthalmopathySignal TransductionTransforming Growth Factor betaAnimalsFibrosisHumansMolecular Targeted TherapyTransforming Growth Factor betaextracellular matrix (ECM)Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO)orbital fibroblastorbital fibrosistransforming growth factor-β (TGF-β)

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PMID39273063
PMCPMC11393989

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