Transmembrane Channel-Like Protein Family

Transmembrane channel-like (TMC) proteins are transmembrane proteins that in humans are encoded by the TMC gene family. Members of the TMC protein family in humans include TMC1-8. The best-characterized TMC1 and TMC2 are necessary for auditory transduction. Point mutations in TMC1 not only cause human deafness but also alter the mechanotransduction channel properties. Knockouts for TMC1 and TMC2 result in both auditory and vestibular deficits (hearing loss and balance issues). TMC6 has 10 transmembrane domains and 2 leucine zipper motifs. TMC6 can interact with its homolog TMC8 to form a complex with the zinc transporter 1 in vivo. Mutations in these two members are implicated as the genetic causes of the rare skin disorder epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV). This disease is featured by an increased susceptibility to human papillomaviruses (HPVs). Besides, defects in the TMC8 gene have been reported to be associated with the development of anogenital cancer.

Actually, a number of important questions regarding TMC function and mechanism remain unanswered. Based on our current studies, we can infer that further discovery of TMC function and molecular mechanisms will help accelerate the pace of the research of different diseases. Here, we give an introduction to the properties of different human TMC protein members.

Human Transmembrane Channel-Like Protein Members
TMC1	TMC2	TMC6

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