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' .
Akatsuki (æ) is the Japanese word for  dawn  or daybreak. The opposite of Åmagatoki. It may refer to: In anime, manga, or other fictional work 1  : Akatsuki (Naruto) , a fictional organization of criminals in Naruto. 2  ORB-01 Akatsuki, a fictional weapon in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. Akatsuki, a fictional character from the anime Log Horizon. 2  Akatsuki Kain, a character from Vampire Knight anime and manga series. 3  Akatsuki, the capital city of Amberground, the fictional world from Tegami Bachi manga series.