Alpha-taxilin

From WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

(Redirected from Interleukin 14)

Alpha-taxilin is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TXLNA gene. This protein is part of the taxilin family, which includes beta-taxilin and gamma-taxilin. Alpha-taxilin is involved in various cellular processes, including intracellular trafficking and cell proliferation.

Function[edit | edit source]

Alpha-taxilin is known to interact with syntaxin family members, proteins that are involved in vesicular transport. It is thought to play a role in the regulation of vesicle fusion, a process that is essential for intracellular trafficking. Additionally, alpha-taxilin has been implicated in cell proliferation, suggesting it may have a role in cell growth and division.

Clinical significance[edit | edit source]

Alterations in the TXLNA gene, which encodes alpha-taxilin, have been associated with a variety of diseases. For example, overexpression of alpha-taxilin has been observed in certain types of cancer, suggesting it may contribute to tumor growth and progression. Further research is needed to fully understand the role of alpha-taxilin in disease.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]


External links[edit | edit source]

Alpha-taxilin Resources
Wikipedia
WikiMD
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD

Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD