HSP
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| Term | HSP |
| Short definition | HSP - One of a group of proteins that help protect cells from stresses such as heat, cold, and small amounts of oxygen or glucose (sugar). HSPs support the function of other proteins in normal cells and can be present at high levels in cancer cells. Blocking the activity of an HSP called HSP90 is being studied to treat cancer. Other HSPs, including HSP70 and gp96, are being studied in vaccines to treat cancer. Also called heat shock protein and stress protein |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
HSP - One of a group of proteins that help protect cells from stresses such as heat, cold, and small amounts of oxygen or glucose (sugar). HSPs support the function of other proteins in normal cells and can be present at high levels in cancer cells. Blocking the activity of an HSP called HSP90 is being studied to treat cancer. Other HSPs, including HSP70 and gp96, are being studied in vaccines to treat cancer. Also called heat shock protein and stress protein
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on HSP
- Wikipedia's article - HSP
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