Translationally-controlled tumor protein
Function
Involved in calcium binding and microtubule stabilization (PubMed:12167714, PubMed:15162379, PubMed:15958728). Acts as a negative regulator of TSC22D1-mediated apoptosis, via interaction with and destabilization of TSC22D1 protein (PubMed:18325344).
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the TCTP family.
Tissue Specificity
Found in several healthy and tumoral cells including erythrocytes, hepatocytes, macrophages, platelets, keratinocytes, erythroleukemia cells, gliomas, melanomas, hepatoblastomas, and lymphomas. It cannot be detected in kidney and renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Expressed in placenta and prostate.
Cellular localization
- Cytoplasm
Alternative names
Translationally-controlled tumor protein, TCTP, Fortilin, Histamine-releasing factor, p23, HRF, TPT1