KRTAP10-4: A Potential Drug Target and Biomarker (G386672)

Target Name: KRTAP10-4

NCBI ID: G386672

KRTAP10-4: A Potential Drug Target and Biomarker

Keratin is a protein that is found in the hair, nails, and skin. It is a complex protein that plays a vital role in the structure and function of these tissues. One of the proteins that is associated with keratin is KRTAP10-4.

KRTAP10-4 is a protein that is expressed in high concentrations in the scalp and other hair-producing areas. It is also found in the skin and nail appendages. KRTAP10-4 has been shown to be involved in a number of important biological processes, including cell signaling, tissue repair, and inflammation.

One of the potential reasons why KRTAP10-4 is being targeted as a drug target is its role in the development of certain types of cancer. For example, studies have shown that KRTAP10-4 is often overexpressed in various types of cancer, including breast, ovarian, and prostate cancer. This suggests that targeting KRTAP10-4 may be a promising strategy for the development of new treatments for these cancers.

In addition to its potential as a cancer drug target, KRTAP10-4 has also been shown to be involved in a number of other biological processes that could make it an attractive biomarker. For example, KRTAP10-4 has been shown to be involved in the regulation of cell signaling pathways that are important for a variety of biological processes, including cell growth, differentiation, and inflammation. It has also been shown to play a role in tissue repair and regeneration, which could make it an attractive biomarker for the treatment of certain types of injuries and diseases.

Another potential use for KRTAP10-4 as a biomarker is its role in the regulation of inflammation. KRTAP10-4 has been shown to play a role in the regulation of inflammatory responses, which could make it an attractive biomarker for the development of certain types of inflammation-related diseases.

In addition to its potential as a cancer drug target and biomarker, KRTAP10-4 is also of interest to researchers as a potential therapeutic agent. Studies have shown that KRTAP10-4 has been shown to have a number of potential therapeutic benefits, including its ability to stimulate the production of new hair cells and its ability to stimulate the growth of certain types of tissue.

Overall, KRTAP10-4 is a protein that has a number of interesting biological properties and functions. As a result, it is an attractive target for the development of new treatments for a variety of diseases. While further research is needed to fully understand the role of KRTAP10-4 in these biological processes, its potential as a cancer drug target and biomarker makes it a valuable addition to the growing list of proteins that are being targeted by researchers and pharmaceutical companies.

Protein Name: Keratin Associated Protein 10-4

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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