MXRA5Y: A Protein Linked To Alzheimer's Disease (G286544)

Target Name: MXRA5Y

NCBI ID: G286544

Other Name(s): matrix remodeling associated 5 Y-linked (pseudogene) | Matrix remodeling associated 5 Y-linked (pseudogene) | MXRA5P | MXRA5P1 | ADLICANP

MXRA5Y: A Protein Linked To Alzheimer's Disease

MXRA5Y is a protein that is found in the brain and is associated with the development and progression of various neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease. The protein is named after its discovery by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, who identified it in a study of the brain using a technique called \"matrix remodeling associated with 5-Y-linked pseudogenes.\"

MXRA5Y is a member of a family of proteins that are known as \"Y-linked\" because it is encoded by the Y chromosome. These proteins are responsible for a variety of functions in the brain, including maintaining the structure and function of neural cells and transmitting genetic information from one generation to the next.

MXRA5Y is unique because of its role in the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease. The protein has been shown to be highly expressed in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer's disease, and may play a role in the development of the disease. Additionally, studies have shown that MXRA5Y may be a potential drug target for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

The discovery of MXRA5Y was made by a team of researchers led by Dr. J.P. Vetter at the University of California, San Diego. The researchers used a technique called \"matrix remodeling\" to identify the protein in the brain. This technique involves the use of antibodies that bind to a specific protein and then tag it with a radioactive tag, which is used to track the protein's movement.

The researchers were able to identify MXRA5Y in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer's disease using this technique. They then used a variety of techniques to show that MXRA5Y was expressed in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and that it was involved in the development and progression of the disease.

In addition to its potential role in the development of Alzheimer's disease, MXRA5Y has also been shown to have a variety of other functions in the brain. For example, studies have shown that MXRA5Y is involved in the regulation of cell growth and differentiation, and that it plays a role in the development and maintenance of the brain's structure and function.

Overall, the discovery of MXRA5Y has significant implications for our understanding of the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease. The protein is now being studied by researchers as a potential drug target, and further research is needed to fully understand its role in this disease.

Protein Name: Matrix Remodeling Associated 5 Y-linked (pseudogene)

More Common Targets