Neuroproteomics
Neuroproteomics
Neuroproteomics (/ˌnʊəroʊproʊˈtiːoʊmɪks/) is a branch of proteomics that studies the proteome of the nervous system. The term is derived from the words "neuro" meaning nerve and "proteomics" referring to the large-scale study of proteins.
Etymology
The term "Neuroproteomics" is a combination of "neuro", from the Greek "νεῦρον" (neuron) meaning nerve, and "proteomics", a term coined in 1995 to describe the study of the full set of proteins encoded by a genome.
Overview
Neuroproteomics involves the application of proteomic techniques to the study of the complex and dynamic protein networks within and between cells in the nervous system. This field aims to understand the function of neural proteins in health and disease, and to identify potential therapeutic targets for neurological disorders.
Related Terms
- Proteomics: The large-scale study of proteins, particularly their structures and functions.
- Genome: The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
- Nervous System: The complex network of nerves and cells that transmit signals between different parts of the body.
- Protein: Large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body.
- Cell: The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neuroproteomics
- Wikipedia's article - Neuroproteomics
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