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' .
What is Takt Time? Takt time is the rate at which you need to complete the production process in order to meet customer demand. In German, taktâ means âpulse.â Just as your heart rate can speed up or slow down, your companyâs takt time can be high or low, compared to customer demand.