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SMAD9 SMAD family member 9

Gene ID: 4093, updated on 17-Jun-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: PPH2; MADH6; MADH9; SMAD8; SMAD8A; SMAD8B; SMAD8/9

Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the SMAD family, which transduces signals from TGF-beta family members. The encoded protein is activated by bone morphogenetic proteins and interacts with SMAD4. Two transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Jan 2010]

Genomic context

Location:
13q13.3
Sequence:
Chromosome: 13; NC_000013.11 (36844831..36920854, complement)
Total number of exons:
13

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