LOC643677 Inhibitors

The protein "coiled-coil domain containing 168," abbreviated as CCDC168, is characterized by having a coiled-coil domain, which is a structural motif that stabilizes protein-protein interactions. The coiled-coil domain is a superhelical structure formed by two or more alpha-helices wound around each other, resembling the strands of a rope. This motif is commonly found in proteins that are involved in a variety of cellular processes, including vesicle transport, cell division, and the maintenance of cellular structure.Proteins with coiled-coil domains, such as CCDC168, often function as part of larger protein complexes. The coiled-coil regions can facilitate the formation of these complexes by providing a structural framework for the interaction between different protein subunits. This capability makes CCDC168 potentially significant in the assembly or function of multi-protein structures within the cell.