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.
Bladder, Bladder Cancer: Click to Expand ⟱
Bladder Cancer
Scientific Papers found: Click to Expand⟱
1110- EA,  GEM,    Ellagic Acid Resensitizes Gemcitabine-Resistant Bladder Cancer Cells by Inhibiting Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition and Gemcitabine Transporters
- vitro+vivo, Bladder, NA
TGF-β↓, SMAD2↓, SMAD3↓, SMAD4↓,
1118- GSE,    Grape Seed Proanthocyanidins Inhibit Migration and Invasion of Bladder Cancer Cells by Reversing EMT through Suppression of TGF- β Signaling Pathway
- in-vitro, Bladder, T24/HTB-9 - in-vitro, Bladder, 5637
TumCMig↓, TumCI↓, MMP2↓, MMP9↓, EMT↓, N-cadherin↓, Vim↓, Slug↓, E-cadherin↑, ZO-1↑, p‑SMAD2↓, p‑SMAD3↓, p‑Akt↓, p‑ERK↓, p‑p38↓,

Showing Research Papers: 1 to 2 of 2

* indicates research on normal cells as opposed to diseased cells
Total Research Paper Matches: 2

Pathway results for Effect on Cancer / Diseased Cells:


Cell Death ⓘ

p‑Akt↓, 1,   p‑p38↓, 1,  

Proliferation, Differentiation & Cell State ⓘ

EMT↓, 1,   p‑ERK↓, 1,  

Migration ⓘ

E-cadherin↑, 1,   MMP2↓, 1,   MMP9↓, 1,   N-cadherin↓, 1,   Slug↓, 1,   SMAD2↓, 1,   p‑SMAD2↓, 1,   SMAD3↓, 1,   p‑SMAD3↓, 1,   SMAD4↓, 1,   TGF-β↓, 1,   TumCI↓, 1,   TumCMig↓, 1,   Vim↓, 1,   ZO-1↑, 1,  
Total Targets: 19

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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