p53 and TGF-beta in development: prelude to tumor suppression?
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Recent work in Xenopus embryos reveals an unexpected developmental role for the tumor suppressor gene p53. This finding may have implications for the evolution of p53, its interaction with Smads in TGF-beta dependent mesoderm specification, and the cooperation among p53 family members.
Medical subject headings
- Transforming Growth Factor beta
- Tumor Suppressor Protein p53
- Xenopus