| Literature DB >> 17166487 |
Noriko Okuyama1, Sumiko Kiryu-Seo, Hiroshi Kiyama.
Abstract
We examined changes in the expression of Smad family members, which transduce signals from TGF-beta superfamily ligands, following hypoglossal nerve injury. RT-PCR and in situ hybridization revealed that Smad1, 2, 3 and 4 mRNAs were significantly up-regulated in injured side, whereas Smad8 mRNA was down-regulated. Immunohistochemistry and Western blotting analysis confirmed the alterations of Smad1, 2 and 4 in injured neurons. These results suggest that the Smad signaling may be important for nerve regeneration.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 17166487 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2006.11.019
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Brain Res ISSN: 0006-8993 Impact factor: 3.252