The Nicotinic Alpha3Alpha6Beta2 Receptor: A Potential Drug Target

Target Name: Nicotinic alpha3alpha6beta2 Receptor

NCBI ID: P38078

Other Name(s): Cholinergic receptor nicotinic alpha3alpha6beta2 | nAChR alpha3alpha6beta2 | Nicotinic cholinergic receptor alpha3alpha6beta2

The Nicotinic Alpha3Alpha6Beta2 Receptor: A Potential Drug Target

The Nicotinic Alpha3Alpha6Beta2 Receptor (Cholinergic Receptor Nicotinic Alpha3Alpha6Beta2) is a transmembrane protein that plays a crucial role in cellular signaling. It is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR), which means it interacts with intracellular signaling molecules known as G proteins. The alpha3alpha6beta2 subunit of the Nicotinic Alpha3Alpha6Beta2 Receptor is a key protein that has been extensively studied for its role in various physiological processes, including neurotransmission, pain perception, and addiction.

The alpha3alpha6beta2 subunit of the Nicotinic Alpha3Alpha6Beta2 Receptor is composed of 484 amino acid residues and has a calculated molecular weight of 59.1 kDa. It consists of an extracellular region (ECR), a transmembrane region (TM), and an intracellular region (ICR). The ECR is the region that interacts with the G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway, while the TM and ICR are involved in the internal signaling processes.

The alpha3alpha6beta2 subunit of the Nicotinic Alpha3Alpha6Beta2 Receptor has several unique features that make it an attractive drug target. First, it has a high degree of homogeneity, which means that it has the same number of amino acids at all its residues. Second, it has a large transmembrane region, which allows for a large molecule to interact with a variety of intracellular signaling molecules. Third, it has a unique binding site that is specific for G proteins, which makes it a good candidate for a GPCR.

The alpha3alpha6beta2 subunit of the Nicotinic Alpha3Alpha6Beta2 Receptor has been the focus of extensive research because of its role in various physiological processes. One of the most well-studied functions of the alpha3alpha6beta2 subunit is its role in neurotransmission. The alpha3alpha6beta2 subunit is involved in the regulation of neurotransmitter release from neurons, which is critical for the function of the nervous system.

In addition to its role in neurotransmission, the alpha3alpha6beta2 subunit of the Nicotinic Alpha3Alpha6Beta2 Receptor is also involved in pain perception and addiction. Studies have shown that the alpha3alpha6beta2 subunit is involved in the regulation of pain perception and that it may play a role in the development of addiction.

The alpha3alpha6beta2 subunit of the Nicotinic Alpha3Alpha6Beta2 Receptor has also been identified as a potential drug target. Studies have shown that the alpha3alpha6beta2 subunit can be targeted by small molecules, such as inhibitors of G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway, which could be useful for treating various diseases.

In conclusion, the Nicotinic Alpha3Alpha6Beta2 Receptor (Cholinergic Receptor Nicotinic Alpha3Alpha6Beta2) is a transmembrane protein that plays a crucial role in cellular signaling. The alpha3alpha6beta2 subunit of the Nicotinic Alpha3Alpha6Beta2 Receptor is a key protein that has been extensively studied for its role in various physiological processes, including neurotransmission, pain perception, and addiction. The alpha3alpha6beta2 subunit is also a potential drug target, and its properties make it an attractive target for small molecule inhibitors of G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway.

Protein Name: Nicotinic Alpha3alpha6beta2 Receptor

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