TECTA: A Protein with Potential Applications (G7007)
TECTA: A Protein with Potential Applications
Tectinin alpha, also known as TECTA, is a protein that is expressed in various tissues of the body, including the brain, heart, and kidneys. It is a member of the tetraspanin family, which are a group of four transmembrane proteins that play a fundamental role in cell-cell signaling.
One of the unique features of TECTA is its ability to interact with several different proteins, including the protein involved in the development and maintenance of blood vessels, called PDGF. This interaction between TECTA and PDGF has led to the potential use of TECTA as a drug target or biomarker for various diseases.
In addition to its role in cell-cell signaling, TECTA has also been shown to play a key role in several cellular processes that are important for maintaining tissue health and homeostasis. For example, TECTA has been shown to regulate the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which can contribute to the development of chronic inflammatory diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.
Another important function of TECTA is its role in the regulation of cell division and growth. TECTA has been shown to interact with the protein p16INK4a, which plays a key role in regulating the growth and division of cancer cells. This interaction between TECTA and p16INK4a has led to the potential use of TECTA as a drug target or biomarker for various cancers.
In addition to its potential use as a drug target or biomarker, TECTA has also been shown to have potential therapeutic applications in a variety of other fields. For example, TECTA has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects, which could make it a useful treatment for a variety of inflammatory diseases.
In addition, TECTA has also been shown to have potential applications in the field of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The anti-inflammatory effects of TECTA make it a potential treatment for these diseases, as the build-up of inflammation in these diseases is thought to contribute to the development and progression of these diseases.
Overall, TECTA is a protein that has a wide range of potential applications in a variety of fields. Its ability to interact with multiple proteins and its role in several cellular processes make it an attractive target for drug development or biomarker research. Further studies are needed to fully understand the functions of TECTA and its potential as a drug or biomarker.
Protein Name: Tectorin Alpha
Functions: One of the major non-collagenous components of the tectorial membrane (By similarity). The tectorial membrane is an extracellular matrix of the inner ear that covers the neuroepithelium of the cochlea and contacts the stereocilia bundles of specialized sensory hair cells. Sound induces movement of these hair cells relative to the tectorial membrane, deflects the stereocilia and leads to fluctuations in hair-cell membrane potential, transducing sound into electrical signals
More Common Targets
TECTB | TEDC1 | TEDC2 | TEDC2-AS1 | TEDDM1 | TEF | TEFM | TEK | TEKT1 | TEKT2 | TEKT3 | TEKT4 | TEKT4P1 | TEKT4P2 | TEKT5 | TEKTIP1 | TELO2 | Telomerase holoenzyme complex | TEN1 | TEN1-CDK3 | Teneurin | TENM1 | TENM2 | TENM2-AS1 | TENM3 | TENM3-AS1 | TENM4 | TENT2 | TENT4A | TENT4B | TENT5A | TENT5B | TENT5C | TENT5C-DT | TENT5D | TEP1 | TEPP | TEPSIN | TERB1 | TERB2 | TERC | TERF1 | TERF1P3 | TERF2 | TERF2IP | TERLR1 | TERT | TES | TESC | TESK1 | TESK2 | TESMIN | TESPA1 | TET1 | TET2 | TET2-AS1 | TET3 | Tetraspanin | TEX10 | TEX101 | TEX11 | TEX12 | TEX13A | TEX13B | TEX13C | TEX14 | TEX15 | TEX19 | TEX2 | TEX21P | TEX22 | TEX26 | TEX261 | TEX264 | TEX28 | TEX29 | TEX30 | TEX33 | TEX35 | TEX36 | TEX36-AS1 | TEX37 | TEX38 | TEX41 | TEX43 | TEX44 | TEX45 | TEX46 | TEX47 | TEX48 | TEX49 | TEX50 | TEX52 | TEX53 | TEX55 | TEX56P | TEX9 | TF | TFAM | TFAMP1
