<prompt> Which is not the action of TGF-bAnti-inflammatoryProliferation of fibrous tissueInhibition of metalloproteinasesAnaphylaxis  <response>: Ans. d AnaphylaxisRef: Robbins 9thpg 86-87, 105, Immunology: Mucosal and Body Surface Defences, 4.8Transforming growth factor-b TGF-b is the most important cytokine for the synthesis and deposition of connective tissue proteins. Other functions: Angiogenesis. Anti-inflammatory cytokineUp-regulation of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinas- es-3 gene expression is done by TGF-beta in articular chondrocytes 