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Heat Shock 70kDa Protein 1B (HSPA1B) is a member of the heat shock protein 70 (Hsp70) family, which plays a crucial role in cellular processes. These proteins are highly conserved and are known for their ability to protect cells from stress by stabilizing proteins and assisting in their proper folding.
The HSPA1B gene is located on the short arm of chromosome 6, within the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class III region . This gene is intronless and encodes a protein that is approximately 70 kDa in size. The HSPA1B protein shares a high degree of similarity with other members of the Hsp70 family, particularly HSPA1A, due to synonymous substitutions in their DNA sequences .
HSPA1B functions as a molecular chaperone, which means it assists in the folding and stabilization of newly synthesized proteins and the refolding of misfolded proteins . It also plays a role in the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway by interacting with the AU-rich element RNA-binding protein 1 . This interaction is crucial for the degradation of misfolded proteins, thereby maintaining cellular proteostasis.
HSPA1B has been implicated in various diseases and conditions. For instance, its expression is associated with acute pancreatitis and chronic hepatitis B and C infections . Additionally, it plays a role in the rapid proliferation, metastasis, and inhibition of apoptosis in certain cancers, including ovarian, bladder urothelial, and breast cancers .