NCIt definition : Ski-like protein (684 aa, 77 kDa) is encoded by the human SKIL gene. This protein
plays a role in the regulation of both gene transcription and signal transduction.;
NCIt note : Ski-like protein is expressed as alternative isoforms: SNON (684-aa), SNOA (415-aa),
SNON2, SNOI (skeletal muscle restricted). SNON interacts with SMAD2/3 and regulates
cell growth and cell differentiation signaling. Absent TGFB, SNON binds nuclear SMAD4
and represses target gene promoter activity. APC activator CDH1 forms a complex with
SNON, SMAD3, and TGFB-regulated ubiquitin ligase APC, regulating SNON degradation.
TGFB activates SMAD2/3/4 nuclear translocation. SNON degradation allows SMAD2/4 to
activate TGFB target genes. TGFB also induces SNON expression, which binds to SMAD
complexes and shuts off TGFB signaling.;