HSP20 Heat-Shock Proteins

A subfamily of small heat-shock proteins that are closely related to ALPHA B-CRYSTALLIN. Hsp20 heat-shock proteins can undergo PHOSPHORYLATION by CYCLIC GMP-DEPENDENT PROTEIN KINASES.

Also Known As:

HSP20 Heat-Shock Protein; Heat-Shock Protein pp3; HSP20 Heat Shock Protein; HSP20 Heat Shock Proteins; Heat Shock Protein pp3; Heat Shock Proteins 20; Heat-Shock Protein, HSP20; Heat-Shock Proteins, HSP20; pp3, Heat-Shock Protein; Heat-Shock Proteins 20

Networked: 2 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 484843
  - Molecular Chaperones: 1279
    - Heat-Shock Proteins: 8088
      - Small Heat-Shock Proteins: 401
        HSP20 Heat-Shock Proteins: 2
        human HSPB6 protein
        rat Hspb6 protein

Experts

1.	Baillie, George S: 2 articles (09/2012 - 02/2012)
2.	Edwards, Helen V: 2 articles (09/2012 - 02/2012)
3.	Scott, John D: 2 articles (09/2012 - 02/2012)

Related Diseases

1.	Hypertrophy 02/01/2012 - "The small heat-shock protein Hsp20 (heat-shock protein 20), also known as HspB6, has been shown to protect against a number of pathophysiological cardiac processes, including hypertrophy and apoptosis. " 09/15/2012 - "Hsp20 (heat-shock protein of 20 kDa; HspB6) is a cardioprotective agent which combats a number of pathophysiological processes in the heart, including hypertrophy, apoptosis and ischaemia/reperfusion injury. "
2.	Reperfusion Injury 09/15/2012 - "Hsp20 (heat-shock protein of 20 kDa; HspB6) is a cardioprotective agent which combats a number of pathophysiological processes in the heart, including hypertrophy, apoptosis and ischaemia/reperfusion injury. "

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Small Heat-Shock Proteins
2.	Cardiotonic Agents (Cardiac Stimulants)