MAP9: A Protein Involved in Cell Growth, Differentiation and Brain Barrier Development

Target Name: MAP9

NCBI ID: G79884

MAP9: A Protein Involved in Cell Growth, Differentiation and Brain Barrier Development

MAP9 (Aster-associated protein) is a protein that is expressed in a variety of tissues throughout the body, including the brain, lungs, heart, kidneys, and intestines. It is a member of the superfamily of cytoskeletal proteins, which are involved in the structure and function of cells. MAP9 is unique among these proteins because of its ability to interact with the protein Aster, which is also known as Kinesin-4.2.

MAP9 is involved in a number of different cellular processes in the body, including the regulation of cell growth, differentiation, and the transport of molecules within cells. It is also involved in the development and maintenance of the blood-brain barrier, which is a barrier that separates the brain from the surrounding blood vessels and is thought to play an important role in the regulation of brain function.

One of the unique features of MAP9 is its ability to interact with Aster in a specific way. This interaction allows MAP9 to influence the movement of cells in the direction that it needs to go, which is thought to be important for the proper functioning of cells. In addition, MAP9 is able to interact with Aster to regulate the levels of Aster in different parts of the cell.

The connection between MAP9 and Aster is a potentially important one, and MAP9 has been considered as a potential drug target or biomarker. There is evidence to suggest that MAP9 may be involved in a number of different diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and developmental disorders. In addition, the interaction between MAP9 and Aster may be a useful target for the development of new drugs that can treat these diseases.

MAP9 is also of interest as a potential biomarker for a number of diseases. For example, it has been suggested that MAP9 may be involved in the development of certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer and ovarian cancer. In addition, the levels of MAP9 have been found to be elevated in the blood of people with certain types of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. These findings suggest that MAP9 may be a useful biomarker for these diseases and could potentially be used to diagnose and monitor the progression of these conditions.

In conclusion, MAP9 is a protein that is involved in a number of different cellular processes in the body. Its interaction with the protein Aster, which is also known as Kinesin-4.2, is a potentially important connection that has led to the consideration of MAP9 as a potential drug target or biomarker. Further research is needed to fully understand the role of MAP9 in the body and its potential as a drug or biomarker.

Protein Name: Microtubule Associated Protein 9

Functions: Involved in organization of the bipolar mitotic spindle. Required for bipolar spindle assembly, mitosis progression and cytokinesis. May act by stabilizing interphase microtubules

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