Recombinant Transforming Growth Factor-Beta-2

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A recombinant polypeptide chemically identical to or similar to the endogenous cytokine transforming growth factor-beta-2 (TGF-beta-2). TGF-beta-2 modulates cell growth and immune function and may promote or inhibit tumor growth, depending on the tumor cell type. TGF-beta-2 may also suppress host immune system recognition of and/or response to tumor cells.

**Synonyms:** - CETERMIN - Cartilage-Inducing Factor-B - Glioblastoma-Derived T-Cell Suppressor Factor - TGF-Beta 2 - Transforming Growth Factor-Beta 2