Target Name: MIR4674
NCBI ID: G100616301
Other Name(s): MicroRNA 4674 | hsa-miR-4674 | hsa-mir-4674 | microRNA 4674

MIR4674: A Potential Drug Target and Biomarker

MIR4674 is a protein that is expressed in various tissues of the body, including the brain, heart, and kidneys. Its full name is miR-4674, and it is a microRNA (miRNA) that is 20 amino acids long. MiR-4674 has been shown to play a role in various biological processes, including cell growth, apoptosis, and inflammation. As a result, it has potential as a drug target and biomarker.

The discovery of MIR4674 as a potential drug target comes from a study by the Kim lab at the University of California, San Diego. The Kim lab identified MIR4674 as a miRNA that was expressed in the brain and was involved in the regulation of neuronal excitability. The researchers then used RNA interference technology to knock down the expression of MIR4674 in neurons and found that it reduced the neuronal excitability.

This result suggests that MIR4674 could be a useful drug target for treating neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and epilepsy. These disorders are characterized by increased neuronal excitability, which is thought to contribute to the development and progression of these conditions. By targeting MIR4674, researchers may be able to reduce neuronal excitability and improve the symptoms of these disorders.

MIR4674 has also been shown to be a potential biomarker for various diseases, including cancer. The Kim lab found that MIR4674 was expressed in various tissues of cancer cells and that it was involved in the regulation of cell growth and apoptosis. This suggests that MIR4674 could be a useful biomarker for detecting the development and progression of cancer.

In addition to its potential as a drug target and biomarker, MIR4674 has also been shown to have a role in the regulation of inflammation. The Kim lab found that MIR4674 was involved in the regulation of inflammation and that it was expressed in the immune cells. This suggests that MIR4674 may be a useful target for treating inflammatory disorders.

The discovery of MIR4674 as a potential drug target and biomarker has important implications for the development of new treatments for a variety of disorders. By targeting MIR4674, researchers may be able to improve the symptoms of these disorders and provide new hope for patients.

In conclusion, MIR4674 is a protein that has been shown to play a role in various biological processes. Its potential as a drug target and biomarker makes it an attractive target for researchers to investigate further. Further studies are needed to fully understand the role of MIR4674 in biology and to determine its potential as a drug.

Protein Name: MicroRNA 4674

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