Calpain-13: Key Regulator of Calcium Signaling and Potential Drug Target

Target Name: Calpain-13

NCBI ID: P20420

Other Name(s): Calpain 13 | CANP 13 | Calcium-activated neutral proteinase 13

Calpain-13: Key Regulator of Calcium Signaling and Potential Drug Target

Calpain-13 (Calpain 13) is a protein that is expressed in various tissues throughout the body. It is a key regulator of the calcium signaling pathway, which is involved in many cellular processes including muscle contractions, nerve function, and blood clotting. Calpain-13 plays a crucial role in regulating the levels of calcium in the body and is a potential drug target for several diseases.

The calcium signaling pathway is a complex system that involves the interaction of many different proteins. The most well-studied protein in this pathway is Calpain-13, which is a key regulator of the pathway. Calpain-13 is a 22-kDa protein that is expressed in many different tissues, including muscle, nerve, heart, and blood vessels. It is involved in the regulation of the levels of calcium in the body and is a critical protein for many different cellular processes.

One of the key functions of Calpain-13 is its role in regulating the levels of calcium in the body. Calpain-13 is involved in the regulation of the intracellular calcium concentration, which is the level of calcium inside the cell. It does this by participating in the regulation of the influx of calcium into the cell. This is important for many different cellular processes, including muscle contractions, nerve function, and blood clotting.

In addition to its role in regulating calcium levels, Calpain-13 is also involved in the regulation of many other signaling pathways. For example, it is involved in the regulation of the signalling pathway, which is involved in the regulation of many different cellular processes. Calpain-13 is also involved in the regulation of the apoptosis pathway, which is involved in the process of cell death.

Calpain-13 is also a potential drug target for several diseases. For example, it is involved in the regulation of the blood clotting pathway, which is involved in the formation of blood clots. This makes it a potential drug target for diseases such as heart attack and stroke. In addition, Calpain-13 is also involved in the regulation of muscle contractions, which makes it a potential drug target for muscle-related diseases.

Calpain-13 is also a potential biomarker for several diseases. Its involvement in the regulation of the calcium signaling pathway makes it a potential biomarker for many different diseases, including muscle-related diseases and blood clots. In addition, Calpain-13 is also involved in the regulation of the apoptosis pathway, which is a potential biomarker for many diseases.

In conclusion, Calpain-13 is a protein that is involved in the regulation of many different cellular processes in the body. It is a key regulator of the calcium signaling pathway and is involved in the regulation of the levels of calcium in the body. In addition, Calpain-13 is a potential drug target for several diseases and a potential biomarker for many different diseases. Further research is needed to fully understand the role of Calpain-13 in the regulation of cellular processes in the body.

Protein Name: Calpain-13

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