MOZ (monocytic leukaemia zinc-finger protein)

MOZ, or monocytic leukemia zinc-finger protein, is a type of protein found in the body that plays a key role in controlling how genes are turned on or off, especially in blood cells. It has a structure called a zinc finger, which helps it bind to DNA. MOZ is important for normal blood cell development and maintaining healthy blood cell functions. When MOZ doesn't work properly, it can contribute to blood cancers like leukemia by disrupting the normal development and growth of blood cells. Researchers study MOZ to better understand leukemia and develop targeted therapies.