NCIt definition : Transforming growth factor beta-2 (414 aa, 48 kDa) is encoded by the human TGFB2
gene. This protein plays a role in cell proliferation, cell death and a large number
of signal transduction pathways.;
NCIt note : TGF-beta 2, encoded by the TGFB2 gene, is a disulfide-linked homodimer belonging to
the TGF-beta cytokine family that has suppressive effects on Interleukin-2-dependent
T-cell growth. It may have an autocrine function in enhancing tumor growth and/or
reducing immunosurveillance of tumor development. Two isoforms are produced by alternative
splicing. TGF-beta 2 is expressed in a wide variety of mesenchymal tissues and in
the ventral nervous system during human embryogenesis. (from OMIM 190220, Swiss-Prot
P08112, and NCI);