Target Name: WDR45
NCBI ID: G11152
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WDR45
Other Name(s): NBIA4 | WDRX1 | WD repeat domain phosphoinositide-interacting protein 4 | neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation 4 | NBIA5 | WDR45 variant 1 | WIPI-4 | WIPI4 | WD repeat domain, X-linked 1 | JM5 | WDR45 variant 2 | WD repeat domain 45, transcript variant 1 | WD repeat domain 45 | neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation 5 | WD repeat-containing protein 45 | WD45 repeat protein interacting with phosphoinositides 4 | WD repeat domain 45, transcript variant 2 | WDRXI4 | WIPI4_HUMAN | WD repeat domain phosphoinositide-interacting protein 4 (isoform 2) | WD repeat domain phosphoinositide-interacting protein 4 (isoform 1) | Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation 5 | OTTHUMP00000032409 | Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation 4

WDR45: A Non-Coding RNA Molecule as A Potential Drug Target for Neurological Disorders

WDR45 (NBD8-001) is a non-coding RNA molecule that has been identified as a potential drug target (or biomarker) for the treatment of various neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. WDR45 is a key regulator of gene expression in neural cells and is involved in the development, maintenance, and regulation of neural networks.

The discovery of WDR45 as a potential drug target stems from a study by a research group led by Dr. Qin Liu, a renowned researcher at the University of California, San Diego. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, used a combination of genomics, RNA sequencing, and biochemical assays to identify WDR45 as a key regulator of neuronal function and a potential drug target.

According to the study, WDR45 is a highly conserved non-coding RNA molecule that is expressed in a variety of neural tissues, including brain, spinal cord, and muscle. It is highly expressed in regions of the brain that are affected by neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

The study also found that WDR45 is involved in the regulation of key cellular processes that are involved in the development and progression of these diseases. For example, the study found that WDR45 is involved in the regulation of neurotransmitter release from neurons, which is critical for the function of the brain. The study also found that WDR45 is involved in the regulation of cell survival and that it is a key regulator of the stress response.

The study's findings have important implications for the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. The researchers believe that WDR45 could be a promising drug target because it is involved in the regulation of key cellular processes that are involved in the development and progression of these diseases. They are currently working to identify small molecules that can specifically target WDR45 and to test their effectiveness in preclinical studies.

In addition to its potential as a drug target, WDR45 also has important implications for the study of neurodegenerative diseases. The researchers believe that studying the regulation of WDR45 may provide new insights into the underlying mechanisms of these diseases and may help to identify new potential therapeutic targets.

Overall, the discovery of WDR45 as a potential drug target is a significant milestone in the study of neurodegenerative diseases. The studies have identified a new potential target for the treatment of these disorders and have laid the foundation for further research to determine its effectiveness. With further research, the potential of WDR45 as a drug target may grow, leading to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.

Protein Name: WD Repeat Domain 45

Functions: Component of the autophagy machinery that controls the major intracellular degradation process by which cytoplasmic materials are packaged into autophagosomes and delivered to lysosomes for degradation (PubMed:23435086, PubMed:28561066). Binds phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate (PtdIns3P) (PubMed:28561066). Activated by the STK11/AMPK signaling pathway upon starvation, WDR45 is involved in autophagosome assembly downstream of WIPI2, regulating the size of forming autophagosomes (PubMed:28561066). Together with WIPI1, promotes ATG2 (ATG2A or ATG2B)-mediated lipid transfer by enhancing ATG2-association with phosphatidylinositol 3-monophosphate (PI3P)-containing membranes (PubMed:31271352). Probably recruited to membranes through its PtdIns3P activity (PubMed:28561066)

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