protein interactome

A protein interactome is the complete map of all the interactions between proteins within a cell. Proteins are essential molecules that perform various functions, such as building structures, transmitting signals, or catalyzing reactions. They rarely work alone; instead, they form complex networks by interacting with each other. Understanding these interactions helps scientists uncover how cells operate, how signals are processed, and how diseases might develop when these interactions are disrupted. Think of the interactome as a detailed social network for proteins, showing who talks to whom inside the cell.