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Published on: January 24, 2012
The small heat shock protein Hsp27: Present understanding and future prospects
Manish Kumar Singh1, Bechan Sharma2, Pramod K Tiwari3
1Department of Zoology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India.
Abstract:
Heat shock proteins are important for maintaining protein homeostasis and cell survival. Among different classes of highly conserved Hsps, low molecular weight Hsps (sHsps) have significant place, particularly Hsp27, whose role has been demonstrated in wide range of biological processes, including development, immunity, diseases and therapy. In this review, the structure and functions of Hsp27 and related genes, their role in different cellular processes as well as in stress tolerance, is highlighted.
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