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.
Kidney, Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer: Click to Expand ⟱
Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer
Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
1117- Gb,    Ginkgobiloba leaf extract mitigates cisplatin-induced chronic renal interstitial fibrosis by inhibiting the epithelial-mesenchymal transition of renal tubular epithelial cells mediated by the Smad3/TGF-β1 and Smad3/p38 MAPK pathways
- vitro+vivo, Kidney, HK-2
α-SMA↓, COL1↓, TGF-β↓, SMAD2↓, SMAD3↓, p‑SMAD2↓, p‑SMAD3↓, p38↓, p‑p38↓, Vim↓, TIMP1↓, CTGF↓, E-cadherin↑, MMP1:TIMP1↑,

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 ⓘ

p38↓, 1,   p‑p38↓, 1,  

Migration ⓘ

COL1↓, 1,   CTGF↓, 1,   E-cadherin↑, 1,   MMP1:TIMP1↑, 1,   SMAD2↓, 1,   p‑SMAD2↓, 1,   SMAD3↓, 1,   p‑SMAD3↓, 1,   TGF-β↓, 1,   TIMP1↓, 1,   Vim↓, 1,   α-SMA↓, 1,  
Total Targets: 14

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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