cell migration & angiogenesis

the ILK/PINCH/Akt pathway and VEGF-mediated blood vessel formation in TB-500 research

Moving Cells, Building Vessels

beyond actin sequestration, TB-500 activates the integrin-linked kinase (ILK) / PINCH / parvin complex, which triggers Akt phosphorylation and drives directional cell migration. this pathway is critical for wound closure, where keratinocytes and endothelial cells must migrate to the injury site. simultaneously, TB-500 upregulates VEGF expression, promoting the angiogenesis that supplies regenerating tissue with oxygen and nutrients.

Interactive Migration Pathway

Trace the signaling cascade from TB-500 binding through ILK activation to directed cell movement.

migration pathway explorer

Knowledge Check

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Practice Exercises

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