Mouse Transforming Growth Factor Beta 2 (TGFb2) Protein

Background

TGFB2 is a member of the TGF-β cytokine family, which regulates a wide range of cellular processes, including proliferation, differentiation, migration, apoptosis, and immune suppression. TGFB2 is critically involved in embryogenesis, particularly in the development of the heart, lungs, and central nervous system, as well as in tissue homeostasis and repair. It signals through SMAD-dependent and non-SMAD pathways, modulating gene expression and cellular responses to environmental stimuli. TGFB2 plays an essential role in immune regulation, where it suppresses inflammation and promotes tolerance by inducing regulatory T cell (Treg) development. Dysregulation of TGFB2 is implicated in developmental disorders, fibrosis, and tumor progression, where it drives epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and facilitates immune evasion. Knockout studies show severe developmental defects, including cardiac abnormalities, craniofacial malformations, and impaired organogenesis, underscoring TGFB2’s importance in tissue development, immune modulation, and homeostatic maintenance.