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TSG101: Tumor Susceptibility Gene 101 Protein and Its Role in Cellular Processes

Tumor Markers

TSG101 Summary:

Structure:

  • 101 kDa protein
  • Located on chromosome 11
  • Contains UEV domain

Key Cellular Functions:

  • Protein sorting/trafficking
  • Cell cycle regulation
  • Viral budding processes

Cancer Biology:

  • Potential tumor suppressor
  • Influences cell adhesion/migration
  • Possible cancer biomarker
  • Impacts tumor proliferation/metastasis

Viral Interactions:

  • Critical in HIV protein packaging
  • Assists viral budding
  • Involved with Ebola, vesicular stomatitis viruses

Therapeutic Potential:

  • Cancer treatment targeting
  • Potential antiviral strategies
  • Biomarker development

Research Focus:

  • Restoring TSG101 function
  • Blocking viral protein interactions
  • Understanding cellular mechanisms

Significance: Multifunctional protein crucial in cellular processes, cancer progression, and viral pathogenesis.

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