Target Name: LOC102723446
NCBI ID: G102723446
Other Name(s): uncharacterized LOC102723446 | LOC102723446 variant X2 | Uncharacterized LOC102723446, transcript variant X2

LOC102723446: A Potential Drug Target and Biomarker

LOC102723446 is a protein that has not yet been characterized, but it holds great potential as a drug target and biomarker. The protein is a target for small molecules, and its function and structure have not been fully determined. However, research has shown that it is involved in various cellular processes, including cell adhesion, migration, and invasion.

One of the key features of LOC102723446 is its role in cell adhesion. It is a component of the cadherin complex, which is a critical protein that helps cells stick together and form tissues. Researchers have shown that LOC102723446 plays a crucial role in the formation and maintenance of cadherin-based cell-cell contacts, which are essential for the development and progression of many diseases, including cancer.

Another promising aspect of LOC102723446 is its potential as a biomarker. Its involvement in cell adhesion and migration makes it an attractive target for small molecules that can modulate these processes. Researchers have been exploring the use of small molecules to disrupt cadherin-based cell-cell contacts and inhibit cell migration. By targeting LOC102723446, they hope to develop new treatments for various diseases, including cancer.

In addition to its potential as a drug target, LOC102723446 also has implications as a biomarker. Its involvement in cell adhesion and migration makes it an attractive target for researchers to study the effects of drugs on these processes. By using techniques such as live cell imaging, researchers can monitor the effects of small molecules on LOC102723446 and gain insights into how these molecules interact with the protein.

LOC102723446 has also been shown to play a role in cell invasion and metastasis. In cancer, cells are able to break away from their surrounding tissue and migrate towards new, uninvited sites. LOC102723446 is involved in this process, as it has been shown to be involved in the production of the protein invasin, which is critical for cancer cell invasion.

Overall, LOC102723446 is a protein that has not yet been fully characterized, but it holds great potential as a drug target and biomarker. Its involvement in cell adhesion, migration, and invasion makes it an attractive target for small molecules that can modulate these processes. As research continues to explore the functions and structures of LOC102723446, we may soon learn more about its potential as a drug and biomarker.

Protein Name: Uncharacterized LOC102723446

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