Roles of TGFβ signaling Smads in squamous cell carcinoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Smad proteins are classified in different groups based on their functions in mediating transforming growth factor β (TGFβ) superfamily components. Smad1/5/8 mainly mediate bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP) pathway and Smad2/3 mainly mediate TGFβ pathway. Smad4 fu...

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Main Authors: Han Gangwen, Wang Xiao-Jing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Cell & Bioscience
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Online Access:http://www.cellandbioscience.com/content/1/1/41