Original paper

TNAP limits TGF-β-dependent cardiac and skeletal muscle fibrosis by inactivating SMAD2/3 transcription factors

Published: Jan 1, 2019
Abstract
Fibrosis is associated with almost all forms of chronic cardiac and skeletal muscle diseases. The accumulation of extracellular matrix impairs the contractility of muscle cells contributing to organ failure. Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) plays a pivotal role in fibrosis, activating pro-fibrotic gene programs via phosphorylation of SMAD2/3 transcription factors. However, the mechanisms that control de-phosphorylation of SMAD2/3 have...
Paper Details
Title
TNAP limits TGF-β-dependent cardiac and skeletal muscle fibrosis by inactivating SMAD2/3 transcription factors
Published Date
Jan 1, 2019
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