The Multifunctional S100 Protein Family

2003; Humana Press; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1385/1-59259-183-3

Autores

Claus W. Heizmann,

Tópico(s)

Immune Response and Inflammation

Resumo

The S100 protein family has grown from originally two members (S100A1 and S100B) (1) to one of the largest subfamilies of EF-hand Ca2+-binding proteins, consisting now of 18 members displaying a diverse pattern of cell- and tissue-specific distribution, subcellular expression, and relocation upon Ca2+ stimulation (2 7). Their pleiotropic intra- and extracellular functions are consistent with their distinct affinities for Ca2+, Zn2+, and Cu2+, their binding to diverse target proteins, and different post-translational modifications.

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