SOX21: A Protein Targeted for Cancer and Other Diseases (G11166)

Target Name: SOX21

NCBI ID: G11166

SOX21: A Protein Targeted for Cancer and Other Diseases

SOX21 (SOX25) is a protein that is expressed in various tissues of the body, including the lungs, heart, kidneys, and intestines. It is a transcription factor that plays a role in the regulation of gene expression, and has been shown to be involved in a number of important biological processes.

One of the key functions of SOX21 is its role in cell signaling. SOX21 has been shown to play a role in the regulation of cell proliferation, and has been shown to promote the growth and survival of various types of cancer cells.

In addition to its role in cell signaling, SOX21 has also been shown to play a number of important roles in the regulation of cellular processes that are important for overall health and disease. For example, SOX21 has been shown to help regulate the formation of blood vessels, which is important for delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs.

SOX21 is also involved in the regulation of immune system function. It has been shown to help control the activity of immune cells, and to play a role in the regulation of inflammation.

In addition to its role in cell signaling and immune system function, SOX21 has also been shown to play a number of important roles in the regulation of cellular processes that are important for overall health and disease. For example, SOX21 has been shown to help regulate the formation of cells that are responsible for maintaining the structure and function of the nervous system, and has been shown to play a role in the regulation of the development and aging of tissues.

Given its involvement in a number of important biological processes, SOX21 has been identified as a potential drug target. Researchers are currently working to develop new treatments for cancer and other diseases based on SOX21, and have made significant progress in understanding its role in these processes.

In conclusion, SOX21 is a protein that is expressed in various tissues of the body, and is involved in a number of important biological processes. Its potential as a drug target makes it an exciting area of research, and the development of new treatments for cancer and other diseases based on SOX21 is an promising direction for future research.

Protein Name: SRY-box Transcription Factor 21

Functions: May play a role as an activator of transcription of OPRM1. Overexpression of SOX21 can up-regulate the OPRM1 distal promoter activity in mor-expressing neuronal cells. May play a role in ameloblast differentiation

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