SPACA6: A Protein Interaction Target for Cancer and Other Diseases

Target Name: SPACA6

NCBI ID: G147650

SPACA6: A Protein Interaction Target for Cancer and Other Diseases

SPACA6 (SPACA6 variant 2) is a protein that is expressed in various tissues of the human body, including the brain, pancreas, and muscle. It is a member of the SPACA family of proteins, which are known for their role in cell signaling and tissue organization.

SPACA6 is involved in a number of different processes in the body, including cell adhesion, migration, and signaling. It has been shown to play a role in the development and progression of various diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and autoimmune disorders.

One of the key features of SPACA6 is its ability to interact with other proteins and molecules. This makes it an attractive target for researchers looking for new drugs or biomarkers.

SPACA6 has been shown to interact with a variety of different proteins, including the protein PDGF-BB. This interaction is important for the regulation of cell growth and differentiation, and is a potential target for drugs that are designed to inhibit PDGF signaling.

SPACA6 has also been shown to interact with the protein NF-kappa-B. This interaction is involved in the regulation of inflammation and immune responses, and is a potential target for drugs that are designed to inhibit NF-kappa-B signaling.

SPACA6 is also involved in the regulation of cell death. This is an important process that is involved in the development and progression of many diseases, including cancer.SPACA6 has been shown to play a role in the regulation of cell death by activating the programmed cell death pathway (PDC), a process that is regulated by the protein PD-L1.

SPACA6 has also been shown to interact with the protein SMAD4. This interaction is important for the regulation of cell growth and differentiation, and is a potential target for drugs that are designed to inhibit SMAD4 signaling.

In conclusion, SPACA6 is a protein that is involved in a number of different processes in the body. It has been shown to play a role in the development and progression of various diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and autoimmune disorders. Its ability to interact with other proteins and molecules makes it an attractive target for researchers looking for new drugs or biomarkers. Further research is needed to fully understand the role of SPACA6 in these processes and to develop effective treatments.

Protein Name: Sperm Acrosome Associated 6

Functions: Sperm protein required for fusion of sperm with the egg membrane during fertilization

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