In C. elegans, about 70% of genes are processed by the trans-splicing mechanism

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SnoN and Ski trigger abnormal cell proliferation by blocking the Smad-complex.

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Ski recruits N-CoR, which binds directly to mSin3A; mSin3A interacts with HDAC, that promotes histone deacetylation on nearby promoters, repressing gene expression

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Smad7 binds to the activated RI receptors and blocks its ability to phosphorylate Smad2 or Smad3. 

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Like SOCS proteins in the cytokine signaling, 

Smad7 also recruits an E3 ubiquitin ligase that targets TGF-β receptors for degradation.

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The cytokines form a family of relatively small, secreted signaling molecules:

Contain about 160–200 AA

4 long, conserved α helices

Control growth and differentiation