SMAD2 Cancer Research Results

SMAD2, SMAD family member 2: Click to Expand ⟱
Source: CGL-Driver Genes
Type: TSG
SMAD2 (SMAD family member 2) is a protein that plays a crucial role in the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) signaling pathway, which is involved in various cellular processes, including cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis.
In some cancers, SMAD2 functions as a tumor suppressor. TGF-β signaling can inhibit cell proliferation and promote apoptosis in normal and early-stage cancer cells. In this context, SMAD2 helps to mediate these effects, and its loss or mutation can contribute to tumor progression. Conversely, in advanced cancers, TGF-β signaling can promote tumor progression and metastasis. In these cases, SMAD2 may contribute to the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), a process that allows cancer cells to acquire migratory and invasive properties. This dual role can make targeting the TGF-β/SMAD2 pathway challenging in cancer therapy.


SCC, Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Click to Expand ⟱
Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Also known as epidermoid carcinomas, comprise a number of different types of cancer that begin in squamous cells. These cells form on the surface of the skin.


Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
817- GAR,    Garcinol inhibits esophageal cancer metastasis by suppressing the p300 and TGF-β1 signaling pathways
- vitro+vivo, SCC, KYSE150 - vitro+vivo, SCC, KYSE450
HATs↓, TumCCA↑, Apoptosis↑, TumCMig↓, TumCI↓, CBP↓, p300↓, TGF-β↓, Ki-67↓, SMAD2↓, SMAD3↓,

Showing Research Papers: 1 to 1 of 1

* indicates research on normal cells as opposed to diseased cells
Total Research Paper Matches: 1

Pathway results for Effect on Cancer / Diseased Cells:


Cell Death

Apoptosis↑, 1,   CBP↓, 1,  

Transcription & Epigenetics

HATs↓, 1,  

Cell Cycle & Senescence

TumCCA↑, 1,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State

p300↓, 1,  

Migration

Ki-67↓, 1,   SMAD2↓, 1,   SMAD3↓, 1,   TGF-β↓, 1,   TumCI↓, 1,   TumCMig↓, 1,  

Clinical Biomarkers

Ki-67↓, 1,  
Total Targets: 12

Pathway results for Effect on Normal Cells:


Total Targets: 0

Scientific Paper Hit Count for: SMAD2, SMAD family member 2
Query results interpretion may depend on "conditions" listed in the research papers.
Such Conditions may include : 
  -low or high Dose
  -format for product, such as nano of lipid formations
  -different cell line effects
  -synergies with other products 
  -if effect was for normal or cancerous cells
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