alpha 2-macroglobulin ( alpha 2m ) is a broad spectrum protease inhibitor associated with inflammatory responses and proposed to be important in tissue remodeling . alpha 2 m also functions as a carrier of specific growth factors and cytokines , including platelet-derived growth factor , transforming growth factor-beta , basic fibroblast growth factor , interleukin-1 , interleukin-6 .
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cytokines
C0040690
transforming growth