TGFB1 and myocardial infarction: [50] In our study, we did not find an increase in TGF-β1 levels in MI acute phase, but we follow the same patients and demonstrate a further increase in TGF-β1 levels 1–2 months post-MI, finding that may be related to myocardial remodeling and healing, generally observed during the first month post-MI.