Sandbox GGC11

5CEQ DLK in complex with inhibitor 50F (2-((1-cyclopentyl-5-(1-(oxetan-3-yl)piperidin-4-yl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)amino)isonicotinonitrile)5CEQ DLK in complex with inhibitor 50F (2-((1-cyclopentyl-5-(1-(oxetan-3-yl)piperidin-4-yl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)amino)isonicotinonitrile)

5CEQ is a MAP3K12 protein from homo sapiens. It plays a role in the MAPK Cascade pathway mostly by interacting with the JNKs, SAPKs, and ERKs which are part of part of the MAP kinases. Since some of the MAP kinases are involved with the central nervous system signaling, it has been shown that DLK also plays a role in protection of neurons when inhibited by 50F.

Function

Regulates JNK/SAPK cascade, transferase phosphorylation

Disease

Neuron degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer.

Relevance

This protein will help us understand more about the physiology of degenerative diseases, which will lead to making more medicine that could possibly slow the deterioration process, or even cure the diseases.

Structural highlights

Gene: MAP3K12

Related proteins: 5CEO, 5CEN, Q12852

Ligand: 50F

ReferencesReferences

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