<n0:ComplexTerm xmlns:n0="http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/ComplexProperties.xsd#"><n0:term-name>Transforming Growth Factor-Beta Family Gene</n0:term-name><n0:term-group>PT</n0:term-group><n0:term-source>NCI</n0:term-source></n0:ComplexTerm>
nci:P96
Transforming Growth Factor-Beta
nci:P97
<n0:ComplexDefinition xmlns:n0="http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/ComplexProperties.xsd#"><n0:def-definition>Expressed in a variety of tissues, Transforming Growth Factor-Beta Family Genes encode Transforming Growth Factor-Beta, an autocrine growth factor that can act synergistically with TGF-alpha in embryonic development, cellular differentiation, hormone secretion, and immune function. There are at least three forms of TGF-beta: TGF-beta 1, TGF-beta 2, and TGF-beta 1.2. The latter is a heterodimer of TGF-beta 1 and TGF-beta 2. (NCI)</n0:def-definition><n0:def-source>NCI</n0:def-source></n0:ComplexDefinition>