Smad4-mediated TGF-β signaling in tumorigenesis

<p>Transforming growth factor-&#946; (TGF-&#946;) family members exert their function via specific type I and type II serine/threonine kinase receptors and intracellular Smad transcription factors, including the common mediator Smad4. The dual effects of TGF-&#946; signaling on tum...

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Main Author: Guan Yang, Xiao Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ivyspring International Publisher 2010-01-01
Series:International Journal of Biological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.biolsci.org/v06p0001.htm