Figure 4. Normal Smad-Dependent TGFβ and BMP Response in Smurf1−/− Osteoblasts.
(A) Smad-dependent TGFβ or BMP signaling in osteoblasts measured by (CAGA)12-Luc or BRE-luc transcription reporter assay.
(B) Western analyses of TGFβ-induced Smad2 phosphorylation and the steady-state levels of the endogenous Smad2 and Smad3.
(C) Western analyses of BMP-2-induced Smad1/5 phosphorylation and the steady-state levels of the endogenous total Smad1/5, BMP receptors (BMPRIA and BMPRIB), and Runx2.
(D) Effect of loss of Smurf1 on transcription from the Runx2-dependent osteocalcin promoter (OC-Luc).
(E) Effect of loss of Smurf1 on transcription from 3TP-Lux. Open bar, wild-type; closed bar, Smurf1−/−.