Unlocking The Potential of KRTAP12-1: A Protein with Multiple Functions in The Human Body

Target Name: KRTAP12-1

NCBI ID: G353332

Unlocking The Potential of KRTAP12-1: A Protein with Multiple Functions in The Human Body

KRTAP12-1 (KR121_HUMAN) is a protein that is expressed in various tissues of the human body, including the brain, heart, lungs, and kidneys. It is a member of the Kallikrein-related peptidases (KRTAP) family, which includes several different proteins that play important roles in various physiological processes in the body.

One of the unique features of KRTAP12-1 is its ability to interact with other proteins that are involved in the regulation of cellular processes that are critical for the health and function of the brain. For example, KRTAP12-1 has been shown to interact with the protein PDGF-BB, which is a key regulator of cell growth and differentiation.

In addition to its role in cell signaling, KRTAP12-1 has also been shown to play a key role in the regulation of inflammation. This is because it is involved in the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which can contribute to the development of various diseases and conditions.

Despite its many functions, KRTAP12-1 is not yet widely recognized as a drug target or biomarker. This is because it is difficult to study, as it is expressed in a wide variety of tissues and cells in the body. Additionally, the scientific literature is not yet fully comprehensive, and there is a need for further research to fully understand the role of KRTAP12-1 in the human body.

In conclusion, KRTAP12-1 is a protein that is expressed in various tissues of the human body and is involved in a wide range of physiological processes. Its unique ability to interact with other proteins that are involved in the regulation of cellular processes makes it an intriguing candidate for study as a drug target or biomarker. Further research is needed to fully understand its role in the human body and to develop new treatments based on its properties.

Protein Name: Keratin Associated Protein 12-1

Functions: In the hair cortex, hair keratin intermediate filaments are embedded in an interfilamentous matrix, consisting of hair keratin-associated proteins (KRTAP), which are essential for the formation of a rigid and resistant hair shaft through their extensive disulfide bond cross-linking with abundant cysteine residues of hair keratins. The matrix proteins include the high-sulfur and high-glycine-tyrosine keratins

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