TMEM191C Inhibitors

Transmembrane Protein 191C (TMEM191C) is a protein encoded by the TMEM191C gene in humans. As the name suggests, TMEM191C is a transmembrane protein, meaning that it spans the entire lipid bilayer of the cell membrane. This structural characteristic suggests that TMEM191C has a role in either cell signaling, ion transport, or the maintenance of cell structure and intercellular communication.

However, proteins within the TMEM family often play roles in various cellular processes, including the transport of molecules across cellular membranes, participating in the endoplasmic reticulum's (ER) protein-folding machinery, or acting as receptors in signal transduction pathways.Transmembrane proteins are critical for cells as they can mediate interactions between the cell's internal and external environments. They are often involved in the transfer of ions or signaling molecules, as well as in the adhesion between cells and the extracellular matrix. Given its transmembrane nature, TMEM191C may be involved in one or several of these processes, contributing to the cell's physiological functions.