Thymopoietin
Thymopoietin
Thymopoietin (pronounced: thy-mo-po-ee-tin), also known as TMPO or LAP2, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TMPO gene.
Etymology
The term "Thymopoietin" is derived from the Greek words "thymos" meaning "life force" and "poietin" meaning "to make". It was named for its initial discovery in the thymus gland, where it plays a crucial role in the development and maturation of T-lymphocytes.
Function
Thymopoietin is a nuclear envelope protein that plays a crucial role in the regulation of cell cycle progression. It is involved in the spatial and temporal organization of chromosome segregation and nuclear envelope reassembly during mitosis.
Related Terms
- Thymus: The gland where thymopoietin is primarily produced.
- T-lymphocytes: The type of white blood cells that thymopoietin helps to develop and mature.
- Mitosis: The process of cell division in which thymopoietin plays a crucial role.
- Chromosome: The structure that thymopoietin helps to organize during cell division.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Thymopoietin
- Wikipedia's article - Thymopoietin
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