C2orf76: A Potential Drug Target for Telomere Maintenance and Cancer

Target Name: C2orf76

NCBI ID: G130355

C2orf76: A Potential Drug Target for Telomere Maintenance and Cancer

C2orf76 (CB076_HUMAN), a protein known as a potential drug target or biomarker, has been identified and characterized for its role in the development and progression of various diseases, including cancer. The protein is a key player in the telomere-replenishment system, which helps maintain the length of telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that naturally shorten with age.

C2orf76 is a protein that is expressed in a variety of tissues and cells in the human body, including the brain, heart, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract. It is a single-passband protein that contains 76 amino acid residues and has a calculated molecular weight of 86.9 kDa.

One of the unique features of C2orf76 is its role in telomere maintenance. Telomeres are repetitive DNA sequences that are added to the ends of chromosomes to protect them from degradation and fusion with other DNA sequences. As telomeres naturally shorten with age, cells undergo a process called apoptosis, which is important for removing damaged or dysfunctional cells. However, the telomeres also play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of chromosomes and the genome as a whole.

C2orf76 has been shown to be involved in the regulation of telomere length and stability. Studies have shown that C2orf76 plays a role in the assembly and maintenance of telomeres, as well as in the regulation of their stability. This is important because telomeres are a target for many diseases, including cancer, where the consequences of telomere dysfunction can be devastating.

In addition to its role in telomere maintenance, C2orf76 has also been shown to be involved in the regulation of cellular processes that are important for the survival and proliferation of cells. For example, studies have shown that C2orf76 is involved in the regulation of cell adhesion, a process that is critical for the development and maintenance of tissues and organs.

C2orf76 has also been shown to be involved in the regulation of cellular signaling processes that are important for the growth, differentiation, and survival of cells. For example, studies have shown that C2orf76 is involved in the regulation of theNotch signaling pathway, a process that is critical for the development and maintenance of tissues and organs.

In conclusion, C2orf76 is a protein that is involved in a variety of cellular processes that are important for the survival and proliferation of cells. Its role in telomere maintenance and regulation is also important for the development and progression of diseases, including cancer. As a potential drug target or biomarker, C2orf76 is a promising target for the development of new therapies for a variety of diseases.

Protein Name: Chromosome 2 Open Reading Frame 76

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