Nuclear pore complex-interacting protein family member B8 (NPIPB8)

Nuclear pore complex-interacting protein family member B8 (NPIPB8) is a protein encoded by the NPIPB8 gene in humans, annotated as a probable member of a gene family related to the nuclear pore complex (NPC)[2]. The nuclear pore complex is a large protein complex embedded in the nuclear envelope, responsible for the regulated exchange of macromolecules between the nucleus and cytoplasm[1][3][5]. NPIPB8 appears in data mining results for expression across tissues, but no experimental characterization has confirmed its direct interaction with the NPC or a specific biological function. It is classified as a protein-coding gene of unknown or poorly characterized function, and is not recognized as a drug target, receptor, enzyme, or transporter[2]. There are no known drugs, disease roles, or safety concerns linked to NPIPB8. This gene may serve as a candidate for future studies into uncharacterized proteins associated with the nuclear envelope, though currently its role remains speculative.

Other names

NPIPB8Nuclear pore complex interacting protein family, member B8

Not defined (no known drugs or established mechanisms)