Response to Peers Protein Localization

Protein Localization

I agree with Victoria's post about Protein Localization because the post gives a clear explanation of how important it is for proteins to be located in specific locations and sequences. Proteins are location-specific; therefore, their location determines how effective they are in performing functions (Samra, 2020). Localizing the tumor suppressor gene to a different cellular component might lead to the development of tumor growth.

The post reminds me of a relative I lost because of a brain tumor. It was a sad moment for the family after we had visited several hospitals to save her life, but it was all in vain. I now know that tumor occurs when p53 becomes oncogenic, leading to uncontrollable cell growth and division and tumor development in body tissues (Orre, 2019). I find this concept interesting because p53 functions normally when it is not altered but instead left to stay in its standard location.

Victoria's post is quite enlightening, full of concepts that anyone would be interested in learning more about. She also points out that mutations of p53 are responsible for the development of stomach cancer in humans. It is a significant point to note. I like how the post educates us on the causes of two of the deadliest conditions in the lives of humans' cancer and tumor.

Therefore, it is necessary to avoid altering the natural order of body functions the way God designed them and instead work towards maintaining them (Mita, 2018). God created everything to perform specific functions within a particular order, and everything in this world has a purpose. Proverbs 16:4 says that "The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble." Nothing in the natural world occurred by accident or for the wrong reasons. Therefore, we should honor God by taking care of his creation; this includes taking care of our bodies.

References

Mita, P., Wudzinska, A., Sun, X., Andrade, J., Nayak, S., Kahler, D. J., ... & Boeke, J. D. (2018). LINE-1 protein localization and functional dynamics during the cell cycle. Elife, 7, e30058.