WIPI2
Description
The WIPI2 gene encodes a protein that plays a critical role in autophagy, a cellular process responsible for degrading and recycling damaged or unnecessary cellular components. WIPI2 acts as a crucial regulator of the autophagy pathway, ensuring proper formation and function of autophagosomes, the membrane-bound vesicles that engulf and transport cellular cargo for degradation. Autophagy is essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis, and dysregulation of WIPI2 can contribute to various diseases.
Associated Diseases
- Cancer
- Neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer‘s disease, Parkinson‘s disease)
- Infectious diseases
- Cardiovascular diseases
Did you know?
WIPI2 is a highly conserved protein, meaning its structure and function are similar across different species, highlighting its fundamental importance in cellular processes.
