Proteasomes

Proteasomes are molecular machine complexes found in all eukaryotic cells. They are responsible for breaking down proteins that are no longer needed or have become damaged. Proteasomes can also eliminate toxic proteins related to certain diseases, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's. With their ability to recognize and degrade specific proteins, proteasomes play an important role in regulating cellular processes and maintaining cellular health. Additionally, they are essential components in cellular signalling pathways, antigen presentation, and cell cycle progression. Proteasomes thus have a wide range of applications in medicine and biotechnology for the development of therapies for treating and preventing several diseases.