Impact of SMAD 4 Gene to Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome

Authors

Elaine Vanterpool, Oakwood University
Robert Lister, Oakwood University

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Elaine Vanterpool

Files

Description

Juvenile polyposis syndrome (JPS) is a rare autosomal dominant disease in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that grows benign, juvenile polyps. With the ability to become malignant in the future, juvenile polyps are a serious threat to children under 18 years old. Once these genes have mutated, this genetic disability will persist within the family for generations. The study aims to understand the impact of mutations within this disease and identify potential pathogenic missense mutations of the SMAD 4 gene found in JPS.

Publication Date

2025

City

Huntsville

Disciplines

Biology

Recommended Citation

Vanterpool, Elaine and Lister, Robert, "Impact of SMAD 4 Gene to Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome" (2025). Student Posters. 106.
https://ouscholars.oakwood.edu/student-posters/106