Survivin

Survivin is a protein that plays a key role in helping cells divide and survive. It is most active during cell growth and in early development but is typically low in most normal adult tissues. However, many cancer cells produce high levels of survivin, which helps them avoid cell death and continue multiplying uncontrollably. Because of this, survivin is a focus of research as a potential target for cancer treatments. Understanding survivin's function can help develop therapies aimed at stopping cancer cell growth by disrupting its survival mechanisms.