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Transmembrane protein 16A (ANO1)

Target
ANO1
Molecular classification
Ion channel, Calcium-activated chloride channel, Transmembrane protein
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Overview

TMEM16A (ANO1) is a calcium-activated chloride channel involved in various physiological processes including transepithelial anion transport, smooth muscle contraction, and neuronal excitation. It is implicated in cancer progression and is a potential therapeutic target.

Other names
TMEM16ADOG1ORAOV2TAOS2Anoctamin-1
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Mechanism of action

TMEM16A inhibition

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Biological functions

Ion transportSmooth muscle contractionPacemakingEpithelial secretionNeuronal excitation
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Disease associations

CancerHead and neck squamous cell carcinomaGastrointestinal stromal tumorsBreast cancerEsophageal cancerSmooth muscle contraction disorders
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Safety considerations

Potential for off-target effects due to wide expressionEffects on normal physiological processesBicarbonate secretion modulation
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Interacting drugs

Crofelemer
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Biomarkers

DOG1 immunostaining (for GIST)TMEM16A overexpression

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