14-3-3 protein

14-3-3 proteins are a family of molecules that play key roles in regulating cell functions by interacting with other proteins. They act as molecular adapters, binding to specific proteins to influence processes like cell growth, signaling, and response to stress. By binding to their partner proteins, 14-3-3 proteins can change their shape, location within the cell, or activity, thereby coordinating complex cellular activities and maintaining proper cell function. They are involved in many important biological pathways and can impact health and disease when their functions are disrupted.