Term Name:	large latent transforming growth factor-beta complex
Synonyms:	large latent complex, LLC
Definition:	A protein complex containing latency-associated proteins (LAPs), mature disulphide-linked dimeric TGF-beta, and latent TGF-beta binding proteins (LTBPs). TGF-beta is mostly secreted as part of the large latent complex, and must be subsequently released from the LLC in order to bind to cell surface receptors.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0038045]    QuickGO    AmiGO