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Researchers from California State University, Biology Department describe findings in life sciences
September 30th, 2008
Current study results from the report, 'Macrophage colony stimulating factor: not just for macrophages anymore! A gateway into complex biologies,' have been published. "Macrophage colony stimulating factor (M-CSF, also called colony stimulating factor-1) has traditionally been viewed as a growth/differentiation factor for monocytes, macrophages, and some female-specific tumors. As a result of alternative mRNA splicing and post-translational processing, several forms of M-CSF protein are produced: a secreted glycoprotein, a longer secreted form containing proteoglycan, and a short membrane-bound isoform," scientists writing in the journal International Immunopharmacology...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-09-30)
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