Target Name: SPEG
NCBI ID: G10290
Other Name(s): Striated muscle preferentially expressed protein kinase (isoform 1) | nuclear protein, marker for differentiated aortic smooth muscle and down-regulated with vascular injury | CNM5 | SPEG variant 1 | SPEG_HUMAN | MGC12676 | Striated muscle preferentially expressed protein | BPEG | aortic preferentially expressed gene 1 | Aortic preferentially expressed gene 1 | Striated muscle enriched protein kinase, transcript variant 1 | SPEG complex locus | aortic preferentially expressed protein 1 | APEG-1 | APEG1 | Aortic preferentially expressed protein 1 | OTTHUMP00000196351 | SPEGalpha | Nuclear protein, marker for differentiated aortic smooth muscle and down-regulated with vascular injury | OTTHUMP00000064868 | KIAA1297 | MYLK6 | striated muscle enriched protein kinase | SPEGbeta | Striated muscle preferentially expressed protein kinase | OTTHUMP00000196353 | OTTHUMP00000196352

SPPK: Key Regulator of Muscle Development and Function

Striated muscle preferentially expressed protein kinase (SPPK) is a protein that plays a crucial role in muscle development and growth. It is a key regulator of myoblast proliferation and differentiation, as well as the maturation of muscle fibers.SPPK is also involved in the regulation of muscle strength and function, and is thought to be involved in the development of muscle diseases such as muscle dystrophy and myopathies.

Despite the importance of SPPK in muscle biology, much is still not known about this protein. However, research has identified several key functions of SPPK, including its role in muscle development and growth, its involvement in muscle fiber type regulation, and its role in muscle disease.

One of the key functions of SPPK is its role in muscle fiber type regulation.SPPK is known to play a key role in the regulation of myofibers, which are the building blocks of muscle tissue. Myofibers are composed of several different types, including slow- twitch (striated) fibers and fast-twitch (unstriated) fibers. The regulation of these different types of fibers is critical for the proper functioning of muscle tissue and for the development of efficient muscle systems.

SPPK is also involved in the regulation of muscle strength and function. Myofibers are the building blocks of muscle tissue, and they can be differentiated into several different types, including slow-twitch (striated) fibers and fast-twitch (unstriated) fibers. slow-twitch (striated) fibers and fast-twitch (unstriated) fibers. Twitch (striated) fibers and fast twitch (unstriated) fibers are different types in muscle tissue, and they each have different functions. Slow twitch (striated) fibers are mainly involved in anaerobic metabolism and provide energy to muscles; while fast twitch (unstriated) fibers are mainly involved in aerobic metabolism and are involved in regulating the rate of muscle contraction.

SPPK is also involved in the regulation of muscle disease. muscle diseases such as muscle dystrophy and myopathies are characterized by the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength. muscle fibers are thought to be a key factor in the development and progression of muscle diseases. SPPK is involved in the regulation of myoblast proliferation and differentiation, as well as the maturation of muscle fibers, which may be important for the development and progression of muscle diseases.

In addition to its role in muscle fiber type regulation and muscle disease, SPPK is also thought to be involved in the regulation of muscle strength and function. Myofibers are the building blocks of muscle tissue, and they can be differentiated into several different types, including slow-twitch (striated) fibers and fast-twitch (unstriated) fibers. Slow-twitch (striated) fibers and fast-twitch (unstriated) fibers are different types of muscle tissue, and they each have different functions. Slow twitch (striated) fibers are mainly involved in anaerobic metabolism and provide energy to muscles; while fast twitch (unstriated) fibers are mainly involved in aerobic metabolism and are involved in regulating the rate of muscle contraction.

SPPK is also involved in the regulation of muscle disease. muscle diseases such as muscle dystrophy and myopathies are characterized by the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength. muscle fibers are thought to be a key factor in the development and progression of muscle diseases. SPPK is involved in the regulation of myoblast proliferation and differentiation, as well as the maturation of muscle fibers, which may be important for the development and progression of muscle diseases.

In conclusion, SPPK is a protein that plays a crucial role in muscle biology, including its role in muscle fiber type regulation, its involvement in muscle strength and function, and its involvement in the regulation of muscle diseases. Further research is needed to fully understand the functions of SPPK and its potential as a drug target or biomarker.

Protein Name: Striated Muscle Enriched Protein Kinase

Functions: Isoform 3 may have a role in regulating the growth and differentiation of arterial smooth muscle cells

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