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    GlossarySMAD4

    protein involved in TGF-beta signaling, affecting cell growth and differentiation

    SMAD4, also known as Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 4, is a protein that plays a crucial role in the TGF-beta signaling pathway, which is involved in regulating cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis. Mutations in the SMAD4 gene can lead to various medical conditions, including certain types of cancer and hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.

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      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 4 months ago
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