Septin 14 is a
protein that in humans is encoded by the ''SEPT14''
gene.
Function
SEPT14 is a member of the highly conserved
septin family of GTP-binding cytoskeletal proteins implicated in membrane transport,
apoptosis
Apoptosis (from grc, ἀπόπτωσις, apóptōsis, 'falling off') is a form of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms. Biochemical events lead to characteristic cell changes (morphology) and death. These changes incl ...
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cell polarity
Cell polarity refers to spatial differences in shape, structure, and function within a cell. Almost all cell types exhibit some form of polarity, which enables them to carry out specialized functions. Classical examples of polarized cells are desc ...
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cell cycle regulation,
cytokinesis, and other cellular functions.
References
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