TGF-β receptor

The TGF-β receptor is a type of protein located on the surface of cells. It acts like a sensor that detects signals from a molecule called TGF-β (Transforming Growth Factor-beta). When TGF-β binds to the receptor, it triggers a series of processes inside the cell that regulate important functions like cell growth, division, and immune response. This receptor is crucial for maintaining healthy tissue development and healing, but it also has roles in diseases like cancer when its signaling goes awry.