Passer au contenu principal

heat shock protein family B (small) member 1

The HSPB1 gene provides instructions for making a protein called heat shock protein beta-1. This protein is a member of the heat shock protein family, which helps protect cells that are under stress from factors such as infection, inflammation, exposure to toxins, elevated temperature, injury, and disease. Heat shock proteins block signals that lead cells to self-destruct (undergo apoptosis). In addition, they appear to be involved in cell movement, stabilizing the cell's structural framework (the cytoskeleton), folding and stabilizing newly produced proteins, and repairing damaged proteins. Heat shock proteins also seem to play a role in the tensing of muscle fibers (muscle contraction).

Normal function

The HSPB1 gene provides instructions for making a protein called heat shock protein beta-1. This protein is a member of the heat shock protein family, which helps protect cells that are under stress from factors such as infection, inflammation, exposure to toxins, elevated temperature, injury, and disease. Heat shock proteins block signals that lead cells to self-destruct (undergo apoptosis). In addition, they appear to be involved in cell movement, stabilizing the cell's structural framework (the cytoskeleton), folding and stabilizing newly produced proteins, and repairing damaged proteins. Heat shock proteins also seem to play a role in the tensing of muscle fibers (muscle contraction).

Heat shock protein beta-1 is found in cells throughout the body, where it interacts with other proteins and primarily helps fold newly produced proteins and refold damaged proteins. In nerve cells (neurons), heat shock protein beta-1 helps to organize a network of molecular threads called neurofilaments that maintain the structure of a part of the neuron called the axon. This allows neurons to transmit nerve impulses efficiently.

Conditions referring to this gene or chromosome

Other names

heat shock protein beta-1

HSPB1_HUMAN

SRP27

stress-responsive protein 27

Related patient information and medicines

Tests génétiques

Patient information leaflet

Tests génétiques

Tests génétiques is a type de medical test that identifies changes in chromosomes, genes or proteins. Genetic tests examine a person's DNA in a variety of ways to assess a person's genetic health. We all have 46 chromosomes in our cells. Chromosomes are made from DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). Genes are short sections of DNA and each chromosome.

dystrophie musculaire

Patient information leaflet

dystrophie musculaire

Muscular dystrophy is an inherited (genetic) disorder causing muscle weakness. Other people in the family can also be tested to see if they have a muscular dystrophy gene. Muscular dys... Muscular dystrophy (MD) is the name given à a group of disorders which cause progressive muscle weakness (meaning it gets worse over time). The different types.

Rétinoblastome

Patient information leaflet

Rétinoblastome

Rétinoblastome est an uncommon cancer of the eye which occurs in children under the age of 5. This leaflet describes retinoblastoma. It discusses the symptoms and signs of retinoblastoma and the management options children with retinoblastoma may be offered. What is retinoblastoma. Retinoblastoma is a tumour which usually affects children aged.

Syndrome d'Osler-Weber-Rendu

Patient information leaflet

Syndrome d'Osler-Weber-Rendu

Syndrome d'Osler-Weber-Rendu is a disorder of the blood vessels that can cause excessive bleeding. Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome is also called hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia. The abnormal blood vessels can cause bleeding both into the skin and inside your body. What is Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome. People with Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome can.

Régime Dukan

Patient information leaflet

Régime Dukan

The Dukan diet was developed by Pierre Dukan. It is one of the high-protein diets in which both fats and carbohydrates are restricted. This is unlike the Atkins diet , ketogenic diet, and other low-carbohydrate:high-fat (LCHF) diets, in which fat is not restricted. The Dukan diet consists of four phases designed to aid fast weight loss and.

Épuisement dû à la chaleur et coup de chaleur

Patient information leaflet

Épuisement dû à la chaleur et coup de chaleur

La risks of excess sun exposure to the skin are well known. Too much sun increases the risk of skin cancer, and burning carries a particularly high risk for malignant melanoma. But in the short term, excess heat also carries a risk of heat exhaustion which, if untreated, can lead to life-threatening heatstroke. If you are exposed to too much.

Lectures complémentaires et références

Historique de l'article

Les informations sur cette page sont rédigées et examinées par des cliniciens qualifiés.
  • 3 mars 2025 | Dernière version
  • 1 mars 2025 | Publié à l'origine

Participez à la conversation

Partagez vos pensées ou expériences avec les autres dans notre communautés de patients.

Avertissement : The views expressed in the community do not represent medical advice. For any health concerns, consult your GP or healthcare provider.
vérificateur d'éligibilité à la grippe

Demandez, partagez, connectez-vous.

Parcourez les discussions, posez des questions et partagez vos expériences sur des centaines de sujets de santé.

Inscrivez-vous à la newsletter Patient

Votre dose hebdomadaire de conseils de santé clairs et fiables - rédigés pour vous aider à vous sentir informé, confiant et maître de la situation.

Veuillez entrer une adresse e-mail valide

En vous abonnant, vous acceptez notre Politique de confidentialité. Vous pouvez vous désabonner à tout moment. Nous ne vendons jamais vos données.