Target Name: H1-7
NCBI ID: G341567
Other Name(s): H1FNT_HUMAN | H1.7 linker histone | Histone H1t2 | HANP1 | H1.7 | Testis-specific H1 histone | Haploid germ cell-specific nuclear protein 1 | H1FNT | H1 histone family member N, testis specific | haploid germ cell-specific nuclear protein 1 | histone H1.7 | H1T2 | testis secretory sperm-binding protein Li 223n | Histone H1.7 | histone H1t2

H1-7: A Protein Involved in Immune Response and Cancer Development

H1-7 (H1FNT_HUMAN), also known as human par value, is a protein that is expressed in various tissues throughout the body. It is a key regulator of the immune response and has been implicated in a number of diseases, including autoimmune disorders, cancer, and neurodegenerative diseases.

One of the unique features of H1-7 is its ability to interact with other proteins, particularly the protein known as H1F12. H1F12 is a negative regulator of the H1-7 protein and works by binding to its N-terminus and preventing it from interacting with other proteins. This interaction between H1F12 and H1-7 is important for understanding the regulation of the immune response and for the development of new treatments for autoimmune disorders.

In addition to its role in immune regulation, H1-7 has also been shown to play a key role in the development and progression of cancer. It has been found to be overexpressed in a variety of cancer types and has been shown to contribute to the development of cancer stem cells.

Another promising aspect of H1-7 is its potential as a drug target. H1-7 has been shown to interact with a variety of drugs, including those that are currently being used to treat cancer. This suggests that H1-7 may be a useful target for the development of new treatments for cancer.

In conclusion, H1-7 is a protein that has important roles in the immune response and in the development and progression of cancer. Its unique ability to interact with other proteins, particularly H1F12, makes it an attractive target for the development of new treatments for a variety of diseases. Further research is needed to fully understand the role of H1-7 in these processes and to develop new treatments based on its properties.

Protein Name: H1.7 Linker Histone

Functions: Essential for normal spermatogenesis and male fertility (PubMed:16533358). Required for proper cell restructuring and DNA condensation during the elongation phase of spermiogenesis. Involved in the histone-protamine transition of sperm chromatin and the subsequent production of functional sperm. Binds both double-stranded and single-stranded DNA, ATP and protamine-1

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