Target Name: Microtubule-Associated Protein
NCBI ID: P24018
Other Name(s): MAP | Microtubule-Associated Protein

MAP: A Key Protein Involved in Microtubule and Cellular Processes

Microtubule-Associated Protein (MAP) is a protein that is expressed in a wide range of tissues and cells in the human body. It is a key component of microtubules, which are the protein structures that form the framework of the mitotic spindle. In addition to its role in microtubules, MAP is also involved in a number of cellular processes that are important for cell survival and growth.

MAP is a member of the protein family known as the Kinesin-67 (K67) family. This family of proteins is characterized by the presence of a hypervariable region (HVR) that is involved in their interactions with microtubules. HVRs are regions of the protein that are able to interact with specific molecules, such as microtubules, and are involved in a number of different cellular processes.

One of the key functions of MAP is its role in the regulation of microtubule dynamics. Microtubules are dynamic structures that are constantly being assembled and disassembled in response to changes in the cell's environment. MAP is involved in the regulation of microtubule stability by interacting with the HVR region of K67 proteins. This allows MAP to play a role in the regulation of cell division and the growth of tissues.

In addition to its role in microtubule regulation, MAP is also involved in a number of other cellular processes that are important for cell survival and growth. For example, MAP is involved in the regulation of cell adhesion, which is the process by which cells stick together to form tissues. In addition, MAP is involved in the regulation of cell signaling, which is the process by which cells communicate with one another to coordinate their activities.

MAP is also involved in the regulation of a number of different cellular processes that are important for cell survival and growth. For example, it is involved in the regulation of cell apoptosis, which is the process by which cells die when they are no longer needed. In addition, MAP is involved in the regulation of cell growth, which is the process by which cells increase in size and volume.

MAP is a protein that is expressed in a wide range of tissues and cells in the human body. It is a key component of microtubules and is involved in a number of cellular processes that are important for cell survival and growth. As a result, MAP is a potential drug target and could be used as a biomarker for a variety of diseases.

Protein Name: Microtubule-Associated Protein (nonspecified Subtype)

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