Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) is a transmembrane protein belonging to immunoglobulin superfamily, and contains an Ig-like domain followed by two potential membrane-spanning regions. MOG is expressed only in the CNS with very low content (approximately 0.1% total proteins) in oligodendrogliocyte membrane. Three possible functions for MOG were suggested: (a) a cellular adhesive molecule, (b) a regulator of oligodendrocyte microtubule stability, and (c) a mediator of interactions between myelin and the immune system, in particular, the complement cascade. A direct interaction might exist between the membrane-associated regions of MOG and the myelin-specific glycolipid galactocerebroside (Gal-C), and such an interaction may have important consequences regarding the membrane topology and function of both molecules. It is considered that MOG is an autoantigen capable to produce a demyelinating multiple sclerosis-like disease in experimental animals.
Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein (MOG) is a transmembrane protein; which is expressed exclusively in the CNS. MOG contains a single Ig-domain exposed to the extracellular space that allows autoantibodies easy access. MOG protein has been identified as a crucial autoantigen for multiple sclerosis in humans. MOG is capable to produce a demyelinating multiple sclerosis-like diseases in experimental animals; namely experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE); in rodents and monkeys.
Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein (MOG) is a transmembrane protein; which is expressed exclusively in the CNS. MOG contains a single Ig-domain exposed to the extracellular space which allows autoantibodies easy access. MOG protein has been identified as a crucial autoantigen for multiple sclerosis in humans. MOG is capable to produce a demyelinating multiple sclerosis-like disease in experimental animals;namely experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) in rodents and monkeys.
Mortality Factor 4-Like Protein 2 (MORF4L2) is a member of the mortality factor (MORF) family. MORF4L2 localizes in the nucleus, possessing a protein kinase C phosphorylation site and a tyrosine phosphorylation site. MORF4L2 interacts with the Rb tumor suppressor and it has histone deacetylase activity which can either repress or promote the activity of the B-Myb promoter depending on the tissue. In addition, MORF4L2 is involved in cell growth, regulation, and senescence.
Promotilin is a secreted protein that belongs to the motilin family. Human Promotilin cDNA encodes a 115 amino acid (aa) precursor that contains a 25 aa signal peptide and a 90 aa with motilin and motilin-associated peptide. It plays an important role in the regulation of interdigestive gastrointestinal motility and indirectly causes rhythmic contraction of duodenal and colonic smooth muscle.
Fibroblast growth factor 8 (FGF-8) is a member of the fibroblast growth factor family. It is discovered as a growth factor essential for the androgen--dependent growth of mouse mammary carcinoma cells. Mouse FGF-8b shares 100% aa identity with human FGF-8b. FGF-8 is widely expressed during embryogenesis, and mediates epithelial--mesenchymal transitions. It plays an important role in the regulation of embryonic development, cell proliferation, cell differentiation and cell migration. It is required for normal brain, eye, ear, limb development during embryogenesis and normal development of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neuronal system.
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