Reg基因蛋白(regenerating gene protein)属于钙依赖的植物血凝素超家族,其功能类似应激蛋白、抗凋亡因子或生长因子。Reg基因蛋白的促进胰岛β细胞分裂和诱导再生作用最早是在糖尿病研究中被发现。Reg基因蛋白在人体多种组织中均表达,与细胞增殖、炎症创伤、感染和神经系统发育关系密切。随着研究的深入,Reg基因蛋白在胰腺损伤修复、神经系统损伤、消化系统肿瘤、脓毒血症及其他疾病中的作用逐渐引起人们重视。
Regenerating gene proteins(Reg) belong to the calcium-dependent lectin gene superfamily,which act as stress proteins,anti-apoptotic factors,and growth factors.It can induce islet β cell proliferation and promote regeneration,which were initially revealed in the study of diabetes.Reg are expressed in various tissues and involved in cellular proliferation,inflammation,infection and neural development.In recent years,the new role of reg in pancreatic repair,neuronal regeneration,gastrointestinal cancers,and sepsis has spawned significant scientific interests.