TGF-b is synthesized in a latent form linked to a glycoprotein (latent TGF-b binding protein, LTBP), which serves as an anchor in the ECM. Proteolytic cleavage of LTBP is a prerequisite for the release and generation of bioactive (mature) TGF-b.
Akata is a slang sometimes used to describe Black/African Americans. It is also used to describe Africans who have lived in America for a considerable length of time. ' 1 Akata' in Yoruba language means ' fox' .
Akathisia: Introduction. A feeling of restlessness or anxiety that can range in intensity from mild to severe. Severe akathisia can cause extreme anxiety and uneasiness to the point that suicide may result. Akathisia can occur for no apparent reason or may be induced by certain drugs. ...more Â».