Convergence of transforming growth factor-beta and vitamin D signaling pathways on SMAD transcriptional coactivators.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Cell proliferation and differentiation are regulated by growth regulatory factors such as transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) and the liphophilic hormone vitamin D. TGF-beta causes activation of SMAD proteins acting as coactivators or transcription factors in the nucleus. Vitamin D controls transcription of target genes through the vitamin D receptor (VDR). Smad3, one of the SMAD proteins downstream in the TGF-beta signaling pathway, was found in mammalian cells to act as a coactivator specific for ligand-induced transactivation of VDR by forming a complex with a member of the steroid receptor coactivator-1 protein family in the nucleus. Thus, Smad3 may mediate cross-talk between vitamin D and TGF-beta signaling pathways.
Medical subject headings
- Calcitriol
- DNA-Binding Proteins
- Receptors, Calcitriol
- Receptors, Growth Factor
- Trans-Activators
- Transcriptional Activation
- Transforming Growth Factor beta