The Regulatory Mechanism of Rab21 in Human Diseases.

Xinjian Li, Junjun Ni, Hong Qing, Zhenzhen Quan

Molecular neurobiology 2023 Oct

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Rab proteins are important components of small GTPases and play crucial roles in regulating intracellular transportation and cargo delivery. Maintaining the proper functions of Rab proteins is essential for normal cellular activities such as cell signaling, division, and survival. Due to their vital and irreplaceable role in regulating intracellular vesicle transportation, accumulated researches have shown that the abnormalities of Rab proteins and their effectors are closely related to human diseases. Here, this review focused on Rab21, a member of the Rab family, and introduced the structures and functions of Rab21, as well as the regulatory mechanisms of Rab21 in human diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and inflammation. In summary, we described in detail the role of Rab21 in human diseases and provide insights into the potential of Rab21 as a therapeutic target for diseases. © 2023. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.

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Xinjian Li, Junjun Ni, Hong Qing, Zhenzhen Quan. The Regulatory Mechanism of Rab21 in Human Diseases. Molecular neurobiology. 2023 Oct;60(10):5944-5953