CPEB2: A Protein Targeted for Drug Development (G132864)

Target Name: CPEB2

NCBI ID: G132864

CPEB2: A Protein Targeted for Drug Development

CPEB2 (C-terminal endpoint 2) is a protein that is expressed in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and is involved in the regulation of protein stability and localization in the cell. CPEB2 has been identified as a potential drug target and is the focus of ongoing research at a major pharmaceutical company.

CPEB2 is a 21-kDa protein that is expressed in the ER and is involved in the regulation of protein stability and localization in the cell. It is a member of the CPEB2 family, which is characterized by the presence of a characteristic C-type zinc finger and a destination for the protein for the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). CPEB2 is a critical regulator of protein stability and localization in the ER, and is involved in the regulation of a wide range of cellular processes, including cell signaling, protein folding, and localization.

CPEB2 is involved in the regulation of protein stability by affecting the stability of its own protein and by regulating the stability of other proteins. It does this by playing a role in the formation of a protein-protein interaction network in the ER. CPEB2 is also involved in the regulation of protein localization by affecting the localization of its own protein and by regulating the localization of other proteins.

CPEB2 is a potential drug target because of its involvement in the regulation of protein stability and localization in the ER. It is thought to be involved in the regulation of a wide range of cellular processes, including cell signaling, protein folding, and localization. CPEB2 may also be involved in the regulation of other processes that are important for human health, such as the regulation of inflammation and the regulation of cell growth.

Research into CPEB2 as a potential drug target is ongoing at a major pharmaceutical company. Researchers are studying the effects of a small molecule inhibitor on the activity of CPEB2 to understand its potential as a drug. They are also using techniques such as live cell imaging and biochemical assays to study the effects of the inhibitor on the regulation of protein stability and localization in the ER.

In conclusion, CPEB2 is a protein that is expressed in the ER and is involved in the regulation of protein stability and localization in the cell. It is a potential drug target due to its involvement in the regulation of a wide range of cellular processes and its potential role in the regulation of inflammation and cell growth. Further research is needed to fully understand the effects of CPEB2 as a potential drug target and to develop effective treatments for a range of diseases.

Protein Name: Cytoplasmic Polyadenylation Element Binding Protein 2

Functions: May play a role in translational regulation of stored mRNAs in transcriptionally inactive haploid spermatids. Binds to poly(U) RNA oligomers (By similarity). Required for cell cycle progression, specifically for the transition from metaphase to anaphase (PubMed:26398195)

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