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"As transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta1 seems to be the most effective mediator in the stimulation of matrix protein synthesis, we were interested in the modulation of basement membrane proteins collagen type IV, laminin, and entactin expression by TGF-beta1 in liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (SECs), especially since a stimulation of the synthesis of collagen type IV but not of entactin and laminin by TGF-beta1 has been demonstrated in a fibrosarcoma cell line."