heat-shock protein

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-003757",
  "term": "heat-shock protein",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "One of a group of proteins that help protect cells from stresses such as heat, cold, and low amounts of oxygen or glucose (sugar). Heat-shock proteins help other proteins function in normal cells and may be present at high levels in cancer cells. Blocking the activity of a heat-shock protein called HSP90 is being studied in the treatment of cancer. Other heat-shock proteins including HSP70 and gp96 are being studied in vaccines to treat cancer. Also called HSP and stress protein.",
  "synonyms": [
    "HSP",
    "stress protein"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/heat-shock-protein/"
}