ARMC2: A Potential Drug Target and Biomarker (G84071)

Target Name: ARMC2

NCBI ID: G84071

ARMC2: A Potential Drug Target and Biomarker

Armadillo repeat-containing protein 2 (ISOFORM A) is a protein that is expressed in various tissues, including the brain, heart, kidneys, and liver. It is characterized by the presence of an armadillo repeat, which is a specific type of protein that is composed of a series of amino acids that are similar to those of the armadillo protein.

The armadillo repeat is a conserved region that is found in many proteins, including ARMC2. It is thought to play a role in various physiological processes, including cell signaling and metabolism.

ARMC2 has been identified as a potential drug target and biomarker due to its unique structure and the involvement of the armadillo repeat.

Potential Drug Target

The armadillo repeat is a known drug target, and studies have shown that blocking the armadillo repeat can lead to therapeutic effects. For example, inhibitors of the armadillo repeat have been shown to be effective in treating various diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and autoimmune disorders.

In addition, the armadillo repeat has also been shown to be involved in several cellular processes that are important for disease development and progression. For example, it has been shown to play a role in the regulation of cell growth, apoptosis (programmed cell death), and inflammation.

Potential Biomarker

The armadillo repeat is also a potential biomarker for several diseases. The presence of the armadillo repeat in a protein can be used as a diagnostic marker for diseases that are characterized by the armadillo repeat over-expression.

For example, studies have shown that the armadillo repeat is over-expressed in a variety of diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders, cancer, and autoimmune diseases. This suggests that the armadillo repeat may be a useful biomarker for these diseases.

In addition, the armadillo repeat has also been shown to be involved in the regulation of cellular processes that are important for disease development and progression. This suggests that it may be a useful biomarker for diseases that are characterized by the disruption of these processes.

Conclusion

ARMC2 is a protein that is characterized by the presence of an armadillo repeat. It is expressed in various tissues and is thought to play a role in various physiological processes.

In addition, the armadillo repeat has been identified as a potential drug target and biomarker due to its unique structure and the involvement of the armadillo repeat. Further research is needed to fully understand the role of ARMC2 in disease development and progression.

Protein Name: Armadillo Repeat Containing 2

Functions: Required for sperm flagellum axoneme organization and function (By similarity). Involved in axonemal central pair complex assembly and/or stability (By similarity)

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