Physiological functions of heat shock proteins.

Physiological functions of heat shock proteins.
Curr Protein Pept Sci. 2019 Nov 10;:
Authors: Shan Q, Ma F, Wei J, Li H, Ma H, Sun P
Abstract
Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are molecular chaperones involved in a variety of life activities. HSPs function in the refolding of misfolded proteins, thereby contributing to the maintenance of cellular homeostasis. Heat shock factor (HSF) is activated in response to environmental stresses and binds to heat shock elements (HSEs), promoting HSP translation and thus the production of high levels of HSPs to prevent damage to the organism. Here, we summarize the role of molecular chaperones as anti-heat stress molecules and their involvement in immune responses and the modulation of apoptosis. In addition, we review the potential application of HSPs to cancer therapy, general medicine, and the treatment of heart disease.
PMID: 31713482 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Current Protein and Peptide Science - November 9, 2019 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Shan Q, Ma F, Wei J, Li H, Ma H, Sun P Tags: Curr Protein Pept Sci Source Type: research