alpha B-crystallin

Alpha B-crystallin is a protein that functions as a molecular chaperone, helping other proteins maintain their proper shape and preventing them from clumping together, especially during stress or damage. It is primarily found in the eye lens, where it plays a crucial role in maintaining transparency, but it is also present in other tissues like muscles and the brain. By protecting cells and ensuring proteins stay correctly folded, alpha B-crystallin supports cell health and is involved in responses to conditions like stress, injury, and certain diseases such as cancer and neurodegeneration.