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Advances in the Study of YKT6 Protein
Ning Li
Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei Province, 071000, China
Author Introduction: Ning Li (1996-), male, a master's student in the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery at Hebei University since 2023.
Abstract: YKT6 protein belongs to the SNARE (soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor attachment protein receptor) family, which functions as the "logistics system" within eukaryotic cells, responsible for the docking and fusion of various membrane structures. YKT6 is particularly unique in that it is highly conserved across different species, indicating its critical core function from yeast to humans. This protein is involved in numerous essential cellular activities, including intracellular membrane trafficking, autophagy regulation, substance secretion, and exosome release, acting as a "transport hub" within the cell. In recent years, with in-depth research, scientists have discovered that YKT6 plays a key role in various physiological and pathological processes, such as tumorigenesis and neurological diseases, making it a rising star in the fields of disease diagnosis and drug development. This article systematically reviews the molecular structure of YKT6 protein, its regulatory mechanisms, and its various important functions within the cell.
Keywords: SNARE protein, YKT6, tumor, autophagy
