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WD40-Repeat Proteins in Ciliopathies and Congenital Disorders of Endocrine System.

ABSTRACT: WD40-repeat (WDR)-containing proteins constitute an evolutionarily conserved large protein family with a broad range of biological functions. In human proteome, WDR makes up one of the most abundant protein-protein interaction domains. Members of the WDR protein family play important roles in nearly all major cellular signalling pathways. Mutations of WDR proteins have been associated with various human pathologies including neurological disorders, cancer, obesity, ciliopathies and endocrine disorders. This review provides an updated overview of the biological functions of WDR proteins and their mutations found in congenital disorders. We also highlight the significant role of WDR proteins in ciliopathies and endocrine disorders. The new insights may help develop therapeutic approaches targeting WDR motifs.

SUBMITTER: Kim Y

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7520596 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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WD40-Repeat Proteins in Ciliopathies and Congenital Disorders of Endocrine System.

Kim Yeonjoo Y Kim Soo-Hyun SH

Endocrinology and metabolism (Seoul, Korea) 20200908 3

WD40-repeat (WDR)-containing proteins constitute an evolutionarily conserved large protein family with a broad range of biological functions. In human proteome, WDR makes up one of the most abundant protein-protein interaction domains. Members of the WDR protein family play important roles in nearly all major cellular signalling pathways. Mutations of WDR proteins have been associated with various human pathologies including neurological disorders, cancer, obesity, ciliopathies and endocrine dis ...[more]

PMID: 32894826

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