Recombinant Human XTP4 protein

Supplementary information

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XTP4 also known as Xenopus tropicalis protein 4 belongs to a class of proteins involved in cellular processes. It has a molecular mass of approximately 70 kDa. Researchers have observed its expression in various tissues including the liver kidney and heart indicating its importance in fundamental biological functions. Mechanically it appears to influence cellular signaling and structural integrity through interactions with other macromolecules.

Biological function summary

XTP4 interacts with multiple cellular components contributing to the maintenance of cellular architecture. It forms part of a larger protein complex involved in cellular scaffolding which is important for maintaining the organization and shape of cells. The protein also engages in signal transduction mediating cell communication and response to external stimuli. These interactions highlight its role in coordinating cellular activities and responses.

Pathways

XTP4 plays a role in the Wnt signaling and MAPK pathways. In the Wnt signaling pathway it participates in regulating gene transcription impacting cell growth and differentiation. Within the MAPK pathway XTP4 influences kinase activity which connects it to proteins like c-Jun N-terminal kinases. These pathways are essential for processes like embryonic development and cellular stress responses demonstrating XTP4's involvement in significant biological mechanisms.

Researchers have linked XTP4 to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. In cancer XTP4 can interact with dysregulated proteins that lead to uncontrolled cell growth such as beta-catenin in Wnt signaling abnormalities. Additionally in neurodegenerative diseases alterations in XTP4 expression may disrupt neuronal scaffold integrity affecting proteins like tau which contribute to disease progression. This connection to various diseases emphasizes the potential of XTP4 as a target for therapeutic intervention.