Abstract
SMAD transcription factors are key mediators of the transforming growth factor-beta (TGFß) family of cytokines. Reversible phosphorylation of SMAD proteins plays a key role in regulating their function. Several phosphatases have been proposed to act on SMAD proteins to influence TGFß/BMP signalling. Here we provide an overview of the SMAD regulation by different protein phosphatases and review the evidence supporting each phosphatase as a candidate SMAD-phosphatase.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1897-1905 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | FEBS Letters |
Volume | 586 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 Jul 2012 |