Hsp90
Hsp90
Hsp90 (pronounced "H-S-P-Ninety"), also known as Heat Shock Protein 90, is a chaperone protein that assists other proteins to fold properly, stabilizes proteins against heat stress, and aids in protein degradation. It also stabilizes a number of proteins required for tumor growth, which is why Hsp90 inhibitors are investigated as anti-cancer drugs.
Pronunciation
Hsp90 is pronounced as "H-S-P-Ninety".
Etymology
The term "Hsp90" is derived from the term "Heat Shock Protein 90". The "90" in Hsp90 refers to its molecular weight, which is approximately 90 kDa.
Related Terms
- Chaperone protein: A type of protein that assists in the folding of other proteins.
- Protein degradation: The process by which cells break down and recycle proteins.
- Hsp90 inhibitors: A class of drugs that inhibit the function of Hsp90 and are being investigated for their potential use in cancer treatment.
- Heat shock proteins: A family of proteins that are produced by cells in response to exposure to stressful conditions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hsp90
- Wikipedia's article - Hsp90
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