Description
Supplementary information
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Biological function summary
One of the central roles of NPM1 is its involvement in the regulation of cell growth and proliferation. NPM1 forms a complex with other nucleolar proteins affecting ribosome subunit assembly and transport. This protein also participates in the control of the ARF/p53 pathway by sequestering p53-regulating proteins which are essential for cell cycle control and apoptosis. Its interactions with proteins such as nucleolin and nucleophosmin-like proteins allow NPM1 to perform its functions in organizing the nucleolus and regulating responses to stress signals.
Pathways
The NPM1 protein is integrally involved in key cellular pathways like the regulation of the cell cycle and apoptosis. It directly interacts with pathways such as the ribosome biogenesis pathway and the p53 pathway. NPM1 has connections with proteins like ARF and MDM2 which play roles in retinoblastoma protein (pRb) regulation and in the control of tumor-suppressor activities. These pathways under NPM1’s influence are critical for maintaining cellular homeostasis and ensuring proper cell cycle checkpoints.