Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 7

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SMAD7
Gene ontology
Molecular function
Cellular component
Biological process
Sources:Amigo / QuickGO
Ensembl
UniProt
RefSeq (mRNA)

NM_005904
NM_001190821
NM_001190822
NM_001190823

NM_001042660
NM_008543

RefSeq (protein)

NP_001177750
NP_001177751
NP_001177752
NP_005895

NP_001036125

Location (UCSC)Chr 18: 48.92 – 48.95 MbChr 18: 75.5 – 75.53 Mb
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Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 7 or SMAD7 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SMAD7 gene.[5]

SMAD7 is a protein that, as its name describes, is a homolog of the

SMAD2. It is an inhibitory SMAD (I-SMAD) and is enhanced by SMURF2
.

Smad7 enhances muscle differentiation.

Structure

Smad proteins contain two conserved domains. The Mad Homology domain 1 (MH1 domain) is at the

MAPKs), Erk-family MAP kinases,[7] the Ca2+ /calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CamKII)[8] and protein kinase C (PKC).[9] Smad7 does not have the MH1 domain. A proline-tyrosine (PY) motif presents at its linker region enables its interaction with the WW domains of the E3 ubiquitin ligase, the Smad ubiquitination-related factors (Smurf2). It resides predominantly in the nucleus at basal state and translocates to the cytoplasm upon TGF-β stimulation.[10]

Function

SMAD7 inhibits TGF-β signaling by preventing formation of Smad2/

Activin and bone morphogenetic protein (BMP), it also plays a role in negative feedback of these pathways.[12][13]

Upon TGF- β treatment, Smad7 binds to discrete regions of Pellino-1 via distinct regions of the Smad MH2 domains. The interaction blocks the formation of the

IL-1R/TLR signaling complex therefore abrogates NF-κB activity, which subsequently causes reduced expression of pro-inflammatory genes.[14]

While Smad7 is induced by TGF-β, it is also induced by other stimuli, such as

TNF)-α. Therefore, it provides a cross-talk between TGF-β signaling and other cellular signaling pathways.[15]

Role in cancer

A mutation located in SMAD7 gene is a cause of susceptibility to colorectal cancer (CRC) type 3.[5] Perturbation of Smad7 and suppression of TGF-β signaling was found to be evolved in CRC.[16] Case control studies and meta-analysis in Asian and European populations also provided evidence that this mutation is associated with colorectal cancer risk.[17]

TGF-β is one of the important growth factors in pancreatic cancer. By controlling the TGF-β pathway, smad7 is believed to be related to this disease. Some previous study showed over-expression of Smad7 in pancreatic cells[18][19][20] but there was a recent study showed a low Smad7 expression. The role of Smad7 in pancreatic cancer is still controversial.[21]

Over-expression or constitutive activation of

MMP-9 expression enhances tumor invasion and metastasis in some kinds of tumor cells such as breast cancer and ovarian cancer.[24][25] Smad7 exerts an inhibitory effect on the EGF signaling pathway. Therefore, it may play a role in prevention of cancer metastasis.[26]

Use in Pharmacology

SMAD7 signaling has been studied in a recent Celgene Phase III trial, NCT ID number 94, which interacts with the SMAD7 pathway. This drug (Mongersen) was studied in patients with Crohn's disease.[27]

Interactions

Mothers against decapentaplegic homolog 7 has been shown to

interact
with:

References

  1. ^ a b c GRCh38: Ensembl release 89: ENSG00000101665Ensembl, May 2017
  2. ^ a b c GRCm38: Ensembl release 89: ENSMUSG00000025880Ensembl, May 2017
  3. ^ "Human PubMed Reference:". National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  4. ^ "Mouse PubMed Reference:". National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  5. ^ a b EntrezGene 4092
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  27. ^ "Phase II Data for Celgene's Investigational Oral GED-0301 for Patients with Active Crohn's Disease Published in New England Journal of Medicine". Celgene. Celgene Corporation. Retrieved 2015-04-20.
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