Three-dimensional vascular microenvironments uncover endothelial plasticity during TGF-β2-driven vascular remodeling
Yuning Fu, Kao Tsuchiya, Yuji Nashimoto, Kazuki TAKAHASHI, Yujin Ohsugi, Sayaka Katagiri, Takeshi Hori, Miho Kobayashi, Shotaro Yoshida, Fumiko Itoh, Tetsuro Watabe, Hirokazu Kaji
This study shows that TGF-β2 induces endothelial plasticity and EndoMT in 3D vascular networks, revealing distinct responses compared to 2D cultures.
bioRxiv · Aug 5, 2026 · PreprintBioengineering