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Thrombospondin 1 Summary

Description: An extracellular matrix glycoprotein from platelets and a variety of normal and transformed cells of both mesenchymal and epithelial origin. Thrombospondin-1 is believed to play a role in cell migration and proliferation, during embryogenesis and wound repair. Also, it has been studied for its use as a potential regulator of tumor growth and metastasis.

Also Known As: 1, Thrombospondin; TSP-1

Networked: 561 relevant articles (13 outcomes, 90 trials/studies) for this Bio-Agent

Key Diseases for which Thrombospondin 1 is Relevant

  1. Neoplasms (Cancer) : 7 outcomes 28 studies in 217 results
  2. Fibrosis (Cirrhosis) : 1 outcome 6 studies in 31 results
  3. Carcinoma (Carcinomatosis) : 1 outcome 4 studies in 31 results
  4. Neoplasm Metastasis (Metastasis) : 1 outcome 2 studies in 41 results
  5. Thyroid Neoplasms (Thyroid Cancer) : 1 outcome 1 study in 5 results
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Drugs Related to Thrombospondin 1

  1. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor)
  2. Transforming Growth Factor beta1 (TGF beta 1)
  3. Endostatins
  4. Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF)
  5. Collagen
  6. Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins (Growth Factors)
  7. Alkalies
  8. Transforming Growth Factor beta (TGF-beta)
  9. Messenger RNA (mRNA)
  10. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)
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Therapies Related to Thrombospondin 1

  1. Heterologous Transplantation (Xenotransplantation)
  2. Lasers (Laser)
  3. Injections
  4. Refractive Surgical Procedures
  5. Transplants (Transplant)
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