Search Ontology:
GO: Cellular Component

homomeric SMAD protein complex

Term ID
GO:0071142
Synonyms
  • SMAD1 homotrimer complex
  • SMAD2 homotrimer complex
  • SMAD2 protein complex
  • SMAD3 homotrimer complex
  • SMAD3 protein complex
Definition
A protein complex composed of a single type of SMAD family proteins. In the absence of Smad4, phosphorylation of R-SMADs results in their homotrimerization. However, these complexes do not appear to import into the nucleus and are assumed to be transcriptionally inactive. (3)
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Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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