Cardiotrophin-1: a multifaceted cytokine

Despite increasing interest on cardiotrophin-1 (CT-1) as a cytoprotective molecule, many aspects of its physiological role have not been unambiguously established. Here we review present knowledge of the biological activities of CT-1 on different organs and systems and discuss data on the potential therapeutic applications of its remarkable properties.
Source: Cytokine and Growth Factor Reviews - Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Tags: Mini review Source Type: research