OBO ID: GO:0071141
Term Name: SMAD protein complex Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • SMAD complex
  • SMAD1 protein complex
  • SMAD2 protein complex
  • SMAD3 protein complex
Definition: A protein complex that consists of only SMAD proteins; may be homomeric or heteromeric. Heteromeric complexes act as transcription factors while homomeric complexes exist but are transcriptionally inactive. Hetero- versus homotrimerization is largely enthalpy driven. 9670020
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Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
EXPRESSION No data available
PHENOTYPE No data available