What are the Future Directions in Transglutaminase Research?
Future research on transglutaminases aims to elucidate their role in various diseases and to develop targeted therapies. For instance, inhibiting transglutaminase activity could be a potential strategy for treating fibrotic diseases, where excessive cross-linking of proteins leads to tissue scarring. Additionally, studying the role of transglutaminases in cancer progression and metastasis is an emerging field. Researchers are also exploring the use of transglutaminases in biomaterials to create novel tissue engineering scaffolds with enhanced mechanical properties.
