syntenin3

Syntenin3 is a protein encoded by the SYT3 gene. It belongs to the syntenin family of proteins, which are characterized by the presence of PDZ domains. PDZ domains are protein interaction modules that play a crucial role in organizing proteins at specific cellular locations, particularly at cell-cell junctions and within cellular compartments. Syntenin3 is involved in various cellular processes, including cell adhesion, membrane trafficking, and cytoskeletal organization. It has been shown to interact with a range of other proteins, contributing to the formation of complex protein networks that regulate cellular functions. Research suggests that syntenin3 plays a role in the development and maintenance of tissues, and its dysregulation has been implicated in certain disease conditions. The exact mechanisms by which syntenin3 exerts its functions are still under active investigation, but its ability to mediate protein-protein interactions through its PDZ domains is considered central to its biological activity. Further studies are needed to fully elucidate the comprehensive roles of syntenin3 in normal physiology and in disease pathogenesis.