PI4K-beta: Regulation of Cell Signaling, Adhesion and Migration

Target Name: Phosphatidylinositol 4-Kinase beta (PI4K-beta)

NCBI ID: P38216

Other Name(s): PI4K-beta | PtdIns 4-kinase beta

PI4K-beta: Regulation of Cell Signaling, Adhesion and Migration

Phosphatidylinositol 4-kinase (PI4K) is a protein that is involved in the signaling pathway for various cellular processes in the cell. One of the four subtypes of PI4K is PI4K-beta, which is a protein that is expressed in various cell types and is involved in the regulation of various cellular processes.

PI4K-beta is a protein that is characterized by the presence of a catalytic alpha-helices and a carboxylic acid residue. It is a 21-kDa protein that is expressed in various cell types, including neurons, muscle cells, and platelets. PI4K-beta is involved in the regulation of various cellular processes, including cell signaling, cell adhesion, and cell migration.

One of the functions of PI4K-beta is the regulation of cell signaling. PI4K-beta is involved in the regulation of various signaling pathways, including the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, the TOR signaling pathway, and the Src signaling pathway. These signaling pathways are involved in the regulation of various cellular processes, including cell signaling, cell adhesion, and cell migration.

Another function of PI4K-beta is the regulation of cell adhesion. PI4K-beta is involved in the regulation of cell-cell adhesion, which is the process by which cells stick together and form tissues. This process is important for the development and maintenance of tissues and organs, and is also involved in the regulation of various diseases, including cancer.

PI4K-beta is also involved in the regulation of cell migration. Cell migration is the process by which cells move from one location to another in the body, and is important for the development and maintenance of tissues and organs. PI4K-beta is involved in the regulation of cell migration, and is involved in the formation of migration gradients, which are the forces that drive cells towards a specific location.

In conclusion, PI4K-beta is a protein that is involved in the regulation of various cellular processes, including cell signaling, cell adhesion, and cell migration. It is a potential drug target and could be used as a biomarker for various diseases. Further research is needed to fully understand the role of PI4K-beta in the regulation of cellular processes and its potential as a drug target.

Protein Name: Phosphatidylinositol 4-Kinase Beta (PI4K-beta) (nonspecified Subtype)

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