gene 542 words KG: TGFBR2 2026-03-24
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TGFBR2 (Transforming Growth Factor Beta Receptor 2)

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolTGFBR2
Full NameTransforming Growth Factor Beta Receptor 2
Chromosome3p22.1
FunctionTGFBR2 (Transforming Growth Factor Beta Receptor 2) encodes the type II TGF-β receptor, a transmembrane serine/threonine kinase that is essential for TGF-β signaling.
Primary Expressionthe brain:
PathwaysTGF-β, TGF-β signaling, PI3K, MAPK
UniProt ID[P37173](https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/P37173)
Ensembl IDENSG00000163513
GeneCardsTGFBR2
Human Protein AtlasTGFBR2
Neuronal survivalAnti-apoptotic signaling through multiple pathways
NeuroinflammationSuppression of microglial activation
Synaptic plasticityRegulation of dendritic spine formation
Astrocyte functionModulation of astrocytic responses
Oligodendrocyte maturationPromotes myelination
Associated DiseasesAls, Cancer, Carcinoma, Colorectal Cancer, Gastric Cancer
InteractionsPIEZO1, AND, GENES, SMAD2, TGFBR1, TGF
KG Connections76 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING

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Related Hypotheses (7)

Bacterial Enzyme-Mediated Dopamine Precursor Synthesis
Score: 0.36
Circadian Glymphatic Entrainment via Targeted Orexin Recepto
Score: 0.62
Ocular Immune Privilege Extension
Score: 0.47
Magnetosonic-Triggered Transferrin Receptor Clustering
Score: 0.47
Reelin-Mediated Cytoskeletal Stabilization Protocol
Score: 0.45

Related Analyses (7)

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neurodegeneration · archived
Microglia-astrocyte crosstalk amplification loops in neurode
neurodegeneration · archived
Digital biomarkers and AI-driven early detection of neurodeg
neurodegeneration · archived
What are the mechanisms by which gut microbiome dysbiosis in
neurodegeneration · archived
Perivascular spaces and glymphatic clearance failure in AD
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (1)

Cytochrome Therapeutics
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40

See Also (12)

Packard Center for ALS Research
institution · KG edge: associated_with
TGFB1 — Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1
gene · KG edge: associated_with
CDKN2B
gene · KG edge: associated_with
BRAF — B-Raf Proto-Oncogene, Serine/Threonine Kinase
gene · KG edge: associated_with
BMP7 Gene (Bone Morphogenetic Protein 7)
gene · KG edge: associated_with

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TGFBR2 inhibits PIEZO1
TGFBR2 associated_with BMP4
TGFBR2 associated_with MYC
TGFBR2 associated_with E2F5
TGFBR2 associated_with CDKN2B
TGFBR2 associated_with TGFBR1
TGFBR2 associated_with BMP2
TGFBR2 associated_with TGFB2
TGFBR2 associated_with BMP7
TGFBR2 regulates GATA3