Adam17 Gene is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
ADAM17 (A Disintegrin And Metalloproteinase 17) is a transmembrane metalloproteinase that processes various growth factors, cytokines, and the amyloid precursor protein (APP). It plays important roles in inflammation, development, and neurodegenerative diseases.[1] ## Gene Information
ADAM17 is an 824 amino acid sheddase that performs the following functions:[2] - TNF-α processing: Releases soluble TNF-α from membrane-bound precursor[3] - Notch signaling: Essential for Notch cleavage and activation[4] - APP processing: Non-amyloidogenic APP cleavage (α-secretase)[5] - Growth factor shedding: Processes EGFR ligands, TGF-α, Amphiregulin
ADAM17 acts as α-secretase, competing with β-secretase (BACE1) and enhancing non-amyloidogenic APP processing, making it a potential therapeutic target for AD.[6] ### Other Conditions
ADAM17 is being investigated as a therapeutic target for:
The study of Adam17 Gene has evolved significantly over the past decades. Research in this area has revealed important insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration and continues to drive therapeutic development.
Historical context and key discoveries in this field have shaped our current understanding and will continue to guide future research directions.
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[2] Murphy G. (2009). Regulation and role of ADAM17 in inflammation. Journal of Cell Science, 122(Pt 19), 3169-3176. PMID:19692567
[3] Rose-John S. (2012). IL-6 family cytokines and ADAM17. European Journal of Cell Biology, 91(6-7), 486-495. PMID:22137310
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[5] Allinson TM, et al. (2003). ADAMs family members as amyloid precursor protein alpha-secretases. Journal of Neuroscience Research, 74(3), 342-352. PMID:14598297
[6] Selkoe DJ, et al. (2008). ADAM17 in Alzheimer disease. Journal of Experimental Medicine, 205(3), 743-751. PMID:18362162
[7] Blobel CP. (2005). ADAMs in cell-cell interactions. Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology, 6(1), 32-43. PMID:15688065
[8] Le Gall SM, et al. (2010). ADAM17 in neurodegeneration. Journal of Neurochemistry, 115(5), 1279-1289. PMID:20874752
ADAM17 is a promising therapeutic target for neurodegenerative diseases:
Currently no ADAM17-targeted therapies in clinical trials for neurodegeneration, but preclinical studies are ongoing.
Current research focuses on: