VSTM2B: A Unique Protein Involved in Various Physiological Processes

Target Name: VSTM2B

NCBI ID: G342865

Other Name(s): V-set and transmembrane domain containing 2B, transcript variant 1 | VTM2B_HUMAN | VSTM2B variant 1 | V-set and transmembrane domain-containing protein 2B | V-set and transmembrane domain-containing protein 2B (isoform 1) | V-set and transmembrane domain containing 2B

VSTM2B: A Unique Protein Involved in Various Physiological Processes

VSTM2B (V-set and transmembrane domain containing 2B, transcript variant 1) is a protein that is expressed in various tissues of the human body, including the brain, heart, and kidneys. It is a member of the voltage-dependent potassium channels ( VDSK) family, which are involved in the regulation of ion channels in the membrane of various cell types. VSTM2B is unique due to its structure, as it contains a voltage-sensitive transmembrane domain and a unique N-terminus that is involved in protein- protein interactions.

The VDSK family is a well-established family of voltage-dependent potassium channels that play a crucial role in various physiological processes, including muscle contractions, nerve impulse transmission, and regulation of ion channels in various cell types. The VDSK channels are characterized by a voltage-sensitive transmembrane domain, a unique N-terminus, and a cytoplasmic side-chain.

VSTM2B is a member of the VDSK family and is expressed in various tissues of the human body, including the brain, heart, and kidneys. It is a unique protein due to its structure, as it contains a voltage-sensitive transmembrane domain and a unique N-terminus that is involved in protein-protein interactions.

In addition to its unique structure, VSTM2B is also significant due to its function. It is involved in the regulation of various physiological processes, including muscle contractions, nerve impulse transmission, and regulation of ion channels in various cell types.

VSTM2B is involved in the regulation of muscle contractions and has been shown to play a role in the regulation of muscle contractions in the heart. It has also been shown to play a role in the regulation of nerve impulse transmission in the brain, and has been linked to the regulation of various signaling pathways that are involved in neurotransmission.

In addition to its involvement in muscle and nerve impulse regulation, VSTM2B is also involved in the regulation of ion channels in various cell types. It has been shown to play a role in the regulation of ion channels in the brain, and has been linked to the regulation of various signaling pathways that are involved in neurotransmission.

VSTM2B is a potential drug target and has been shown to play a role in various diseases, including epilepsy, heart disease, and neurodegenerative diseases. It is also a potential biomarker for various diseases, including epilepsy, heart disease, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Conclusion

VSTM2B is a unique and important protein that is involved in the regulation of various physiological processes in the human body. Its structure and function make it a potential drug target and biomarker for various diseases. Further research is needed to fully understand the role of VSTM2B in various physiological processes and to develop effective treatments for diseases associated with its dysfunction.

Protein Name: V-set And Transmembrane Domain Containing 2B

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