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Genetic polymorphism of SMAD5 is associated with Kawasaki disease.
Pediatric cardiology - 1 Apr 2014
Cho Ja Hyang, Han Mi Young, Cha Sung Ho, Jung Joo Ho, Yoon Kyung Lim
Abstract excerpt
Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog (SMAD) proteins are intracellular mediators of members of the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) superfamily, which are activated by bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs). On activation, SMAD5 forms heterometric SMAD complexes, which are translated to the nucleus where they regulate gene transcription. TGF-β induces T cell activation and cardiovascular disease, two important...
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