SMAD family member 6 (SMAD6) is encoded by the gene mapped to human chromosome 15q22.31. The encoded protein is localized in both nuclei and cytoplasm and is expressed in variety of human tissues, including ovary. SMAD6 consists of MAD homology 2 (MH2) domain involved in protein-protein interaction.
The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the SMAD family of proteins, which are related to Drosophila ‘ mothers against decapentaplegic ′ (Mad) and C. elegans Sma. SMAD proteins are signal transducers and transcriptional modulators that mediate multiple signaling pathways. This protein functions in the negative regulation of BMP and TGF-beta/activin-signalling. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.
Immunogen
SMAD6 (NP_005576, 285 a.a. ~ 384 a.a) partial recombinant protein with GST tag. MW of the GST tag alone is 26 KDa.
SMAD family member 6 (SMAD6) induces endocytosis and negatively regulates apoptosis by inhibiting transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) signaling pathway. In addition, it also indirectly regulates stemness by inhibiting erythropoiesis in cord blood hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). Mutation in the gene leads to congenital cardiovascular malformation (CVM). Elevated expression/genetic variation of SMAD6 is associated with the development of ovarian cancer.
Physical form
Solution in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4
Disclaimer
Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
Annals of translational medicine, 9(5), 384-384 (2021-04-13)
Activation of pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs) is a key cause of chronic pancreatitis (CP), while inhibition of transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) signaling renders PSCs inactive. Inhibitory Smads (I-Smads) impede TGF-β intracellular signaling and may provide a way to alleviate CP.
Nonsynonymous variants in the SMAD6 gene predispose to congenital cardiovascular malformation.
Tan HL
Human Mutation, 33(4), 720-727 (2012)
Questions
Reviews
★★★★★ No rating value
Active Filters
Our team of scientists has experience in all areas of research including Life Science, Material Science, Chemical Synthesis, Chromatography, Analytical and many others.