HSPA13 (Heat Shock Protein Family A (Hsp70) Member 13): HSPA13 is a gene that encodes a protein belonging to the heat shock protein family, recognised for aiding the protection of cells from stress by assisting in protein folding, repair, and degradation. Although its specific functions are less well understood, HSPA13 is believed to be involved in the cellular stress response and may play a role in conditions such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, where protein misfolding and stress pathways are disrupted.