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GO: Cellular Component

large latent transforming growth factor-beta complex

Term ID
GO:0038045
Synonyms
  • large latent complex
  • LLC
Definition
A protein complex containing latency-associated proteins (LAPs), mature disulphide-linked dimeric TGF-beta, and latent TGF-beta binding proteins (LTBPs). TGF-beta is mostly secreted as part of the large latent complex, and must be subsequently released from the LLC in order to bind to cell surface receptors. (3)
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Phenotype
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