FTIlääkkeitä
FTIlääkkeitä is a Finnish term that translates to "FTI drugs" or "drugs acting on FTI". FTI stands for farnesyltransferase inhibitor. Farnesyltransferase is an enzyme involved in the prenylation of proteins, a process that attaches a farnesyl group to proteins. This modification is crucial for the proper functioning of many proteins, including those involved in cell growth and signaling pathways.
Farnesyltransferase inhibitors are a class of drugs that block the activity of this enzyme. By inhibiting farnesyltransferase,
Research into FTIs has explored their potential in treating various cancers, including leukemia, breast cancer, and
The precise mechanisms by which FTIs exert their effects are complex and continue to be investigated. Beyond