SURF1: A Protein Regulator of Surfactant and Cellular Processes

Target Name: SURF1

NCBI ID: G6834

SURF1: A Protein Regulator of Surfactant and Cellular Processes

SURF1 (short for Surfactant Utilization and Recycling 1) is a protein that is expressed in many different tissues and cells in the body. It is a key regulator of surfactant, a substance that helps to reduce surface tension and prevent water from penetrating into cells. Surfactant is an essential component of many different cell types, including epithelial cells, and it plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of those cells.

SURF1 is a transmembrane protein that is involved in a number of different cellular processes. It is expressed in the cell membrane and cytoplasm and is also found in the extracellular matrix (ECM). SURF1 is a glycoprotein with a molecular weight of approximately 180 kDa. It consists of four transmembrane domains: an N-terminal domain, a central 尾-sheet, a C-terminal domain, and a variable region.

One of the unique features of SURF1 is its ability to interact with a variety of different molecules. It can interact with surfactants, such as soap bubbles, as well as with other proteins, such as integrins and cadherins. This ability makes SURF1 an important regulator of surfactant utilization and recycling.

SURF1 is also involved in the regulation of cellular processes such as cell adhesion, migration and invasion. It has been shown to play a role in the regulation of cell-cell adhesion by interacting with the protein E-cadherin.

In addition, SURF1 is also involved in the regulation of inflammation and immune responses. It has been shown to be involved in the regulation of the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-伪, by interacting with the protein NF-kappa-B.

SURF1 is a protein that has been identified as a potential drug target and biomarker. Its ability to interact with a variety of different molecules makes it an attractive target for drug development. Studies have shown that inhibiting SURF1 has been shown to have a variety of different effects, including the inhibition of cancer cell growth and the regulation of inflammation.

In addition, SURF1 has also been shown to be involved in the regulation of cellular processes such as cell adhesion, migration and invasion. It has been shown to play a role in the regulation of cell-cell adhesion by interacting with the protein E-cadherin.

In conclusion, SURF1 is a protein that is expressed in many different tissues and cells in the body. It is a key regulator of surfactant, a substance that helps to reduce surface tension and prevent water from penetrating into cells. SURF1 is also involved in a number of different cellular processes and has been shown to play a role in the regulation of cell-cell adhesion, inflammation and immune responses. Its potential as a drug target and biomarker make it an attractive target for drug development.

Protein Name: SURF1 Cytochrome C Oxidase Assembly Factor

Functions: Component of the MITRAC (mitochondrial translation regulation assembly intermediate of cytochrome c oxidase complex) complex, that regulates cytochrome c oxidase assembly

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