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Sequestosome-1 (P62/SQSTM1): A Multifunctional Protein in Cellular Homeostasis and Disease

Endocrinology Diagnostics

Key Points about Sequestosome-1 (P62/SQSTM1):

Structural Characteristics:

  • 62 kilodalton protein
  • Multiple functional domains
  • Enables protein interactions and autophagy
  • Found on chromosome 5

Autophagy Functions:

  • Connects proteins with autophagy mechanisms
  • Facilitates protein breakdown
  • Helps remove damaged cellular components
  • Regulates autophagic flux

Inflammatory Responses:

  • Interacts with NF-kappa B signaling
  • Activates NLRP3 inflammasome
  • Manages oxidative stress responses

Neurodegenerative Disease Involvement:

  • Accumulates in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
  • Associated with protein aggregation
  • Contributes to neuroinflammation

Cancer Dynamics:

  • Dual role as tumor suppressor/oncogene
  • Can break down cancer-causing proteins
  • Potential biomarker for tumor progression
  • Influences cell growth and survival

Significant Research Areas:

  • Protein quality control
  • Cellular stress management
  • Potential therapeutic targeting
  • Understanding disease mechanisms
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