EGFLAM: A Potential Drug Target and Biomarker for Various Diseases

Target Name: EGFLAM

NCBI ID: G133584

EGFLAM: A Potential Drug Target and Biomarker for Various Diseases

EGFLAM (EGF-like, fibronectin type III and laminin G domains, transcript variant 1) is a protein that is expressed in various tissues of the body, including the skin, hair, nails, and connective tissue. It is a member of the fibronectin family, which is a protein that is involved in the formation of tissues and organs. EGFLAM is of particular interest as it has been shown to play a role in the development and maintenance of tissues, including the skin and hair.

The EGFLAM protein has been identified as a potential drug target due to its unique structure and the various functions that it is involved in. One of the key functions of EGFLAM is its role in cell adhesion and migration. EGFLAM has been shown to be involved in the formation of tight junctions, which are a type of cell-cell adhesion that is essential for the proper functioning of tissues.

EGFLAM is also involved in the regulation of cell growth and the formation of new tissues. This is evident from its role in the development of tissues such as the skin and hair. EGFLAM has been shown to be involved in the regulation of the growth and differentiation of hair follicles, which are responsible for the growth and development of hair.

Another function of EGFLAM is its role in the regulation of cell death. EGFLAM has been shown to be involved in the regulation of cell apoptosis, which is the process by which cells die naturally. This is important for the maintenance of tissue homeostasis and for the regulation of the immune response.

EGFLAM is also of interest as a potential biomarker for various diseases, including cancer. This is due to its role in the regulation of cell growth and the formation of tissues, as well as its involvement in the regulation of cell apoptosis. EGFLAM has been shown to be involved in the development and progression of various cancers, including skin cancer and breast cancer.

Conclusion

EGFLAM is a protein that is of particular interest due to its unique structure and the various functions that it is involved in. Its role in cell adhesion and migration, as well as its involvement in the regulation of cell growth and cell death, make it a potential drug target and biomarker for various diseases. Further research is needed to fully understand the role of EGFLAM in these processes and to develop effective treatments for those diseases.

Protein Name: EGF Like, Fibronectin Type III And Laminin G Domains

Functions: Involved in both the retinal photoreceptor ribbon synapse formation and physiological functions of visual perception. Necessary for proper bipolar dendritic tip apposition to the photoreceptor ribbon synapse. Promotes matrix assembly and cell adhesiveness

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