CDC81: A Protein with Unique Features and Potential as A Drug Target

Target Name: CCDC81

NCBI ID: G60494

CDC81: A Protein with Unique Features and Potential as A Drug Target

CCDC81, also known as Coiled-coil domain containing 81, is a protein that is found in various tissues throughout the body. It is a unique protein that is composed of a combination of multiple domains, including a coiled-coil domain. The coiled-coil domain is a type of protein structure that is characterized by the presence of a positively charged region that is made up of multiple amino acids that are wrapped together in a specific pattern.

CDC81 is a protein that is expressed in a wide range of tissues, including the brain, heart, liver, and muscle. It is also involved in several important cellular processes that are critical for the survival and function of these tissues. For example, CDC81 is involved in the regulation of cell division, which is essential for the growth and development of tissues. It is also involved in the regulation of cell death, which is important for maintaining tissue homeostasis and removing damaged or dysfunctional cells.

In addition to its role in cell regulation, CDC81 is also a potential drug target. Its unique protein structure and various functions make it an attractive target for drug development. The coiled-coil domain of CDC81 has been shown to be involved in several different processes in the body, including cell signaling and transport. This suggests that targeting this domain may be a promising way to develop new treatments for a variety of diseases.

One of the challenges in developing new treatments for diseases is identifying the specific targets of the disease and developing effective strategies to target those targets. This can be a difficult task, especially for diseases that are complex and difficult to study. However, the protein structure of CDC81 makes it an attractive target for drug development because of its unique features and the involvement of its various functions in cellular processes.

Targeting CDC81 may also be a promising approach to treating certain types of cancer. The coiled-coil domain of CDC81 has been shown to be involved in the regulation of cell signaling and transport, which is also involved in the development and progression of cancer. Therefore, targeting this domain may be a promising way to develop new treatments for certain types of cancer.

In conclusion, CDC81 is a protein that is expressed in a wide range of tissues and is involved in several important cellular processes. Its unique protein structure and various functions make it an attractive target for drug development. The coiled-coil domain of CDC81 has been shown to be involved in several different processes in the body, including cell signaling and transport. This suggests that targeting this domain may be a promising way to develop new treatments for a variety of diseases. Further research is needed to fully understand the functions of CDC81 and its potential as a drug target.

Protein Name: Coiled-coil Domain Containing 81

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