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<StructureSection load='1ktz' size='340' side='right' caption='Human hTGFR-II extracellular domain (green) complex with TGF-β3 (grey) (PDB code [[1ktz]])' scene=''> | <StructureSection load='1ktz' size='340' side='right' caption='Human hTGFR-II extracellular domain (green) complex with TGF-β3 (grey) (PDB code [[1ktz]])' scene=''> | ||
The TGFbeta signalling pathway has an impact on a variety of cellular processes including cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, growth, development, adhesion, neuronal growth, immune surveillance, tissue homeostasis and many others. Moreover, dysregulation of the normal functioning of any element is associated with pathological conditions, such as autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, cancer and cardiovascular diseases. | |||
TGFbeta superfamily ligands transduce their signals by binding and bringing together two single-pass transmembrane receptor serine/threonine kinases called type I and II receptors. This allows the phosphorylation and activation of type I receptor by type II receptor. Once type I receptor is activated propagates the signal by phosphorylating Smad proteins, which form a heterotrimeric complex. Those complexes are then translocated into the nucleus where, in conjunction with other nuclear cofactors, regulate the transcription of target genes. | |||
==The TGF beta superfamily of ligands== | ==The TGF beta superfamily of ligands== | ||
<scene name='41/416407/Tgfbeta-1/1'> TGFβ Superfamily of cytokines</scene> | |||
The TGFbeta superfamily of cytokines can be divided in two major ligand subfamilies by sequence similarities. On one hand TGFbeta/Inhibin/Nodal/Activin subfamily and on the other hand BMP (Bone Morphogenetic Protein)/AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone)/GDF (Growth and Differentiation Factor) subfamily. As shown here <scene name='41/416407/Tgfbeta-bmp7/1'>TgF beta in comparison with BMP-7</scene> , the members of the superfamily share a high conserved 3D structure. | |||
''' TGFβ isoforms''': <scene name='41/416407/Dimer_tgf_beta/1'>TgF beta dimer</scene>. | |||
===Bone morphogenetic protein=== | ===Bone morphogenetic protein=== | ||
[[Bone morphogenetic protein]] | [[Bone morphogenetic protein]] | ||