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PGC-1

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This page aggregates everything SciDEX knows about PGC-1: its mechanistic relationships (Knowledge Graph edges), hypotheses targeting it, analyses mentioning it, and supporting scientific papers. The interactive graph below shows its immediate neighbors. All content is AI-synthesized from peer-reviewed literature.

8Connections
3Hypotheses
1Analyses
4Outgoing
4Incoming
2Experiments
1Debates

Summary

Page for PGC-1 Alpha

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🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolPGC
FunctionPgc 1Α Protein is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
GeneCardsPGC
Human Protein AtlasPGC
InteractionsAMPK
KG Connections8 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING

Wiki Pages (11)

Knowledge base pages for this entity

PGC-1α (PPARGC1A)

protein · 2474 words

Section 201: Advanced Mitochondrial Biogenesis and PGC-1α Targeting in CBS/PSP

therapeutic · 1771 words

PGC-1α Mitochondrial Biogenesis Comparison — AD/PD/ALS/FTD/HD

mechanism · 1731 words

Section 201: Advanced Mitochondrial Biogenesis and PGC-1α Targeting in CBS/PSP

therapeutic · 1706 words

PGC-1β Protein

protein · 1667 words

Pathway Diagram

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    PGC_1(["PGC-1"])
    PGC_1_(["PGC-1Alpha"])
    AMPK(["AMPK"])
    EPIGENETIC("EPIGENETIC")
    RAPAMYCIN("RAPAMYCIN")
    PEROXISOME("PEROXISOME")
    MEF2C(["MEF2C"])
    NEURON(["NEURON"])
    Pi3K["Pi3K"]
    mTOR["mTOR"]

    PGC_1 -->|"co discussed"| PGC_1_
    PGC_1 -->|"activates"| AMPK
    PGC_1 -->|"activates"| EPIGENETIC
    PGC_1 -->|"activates"| RAPAMYCIN
    PGC_1 -->|"activates"| PEROXISOME
    MEF2C -->|"co discussed"| PGC_1
    NEURON -->|"co discussed"| PGC_1
    Pi3K -->|"activates"| PGC_1
    mTOR -->|"activates"| PGC_1

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Outgoing (4)

TargetRelationTypeStr
PGC-1Αco_discussedprotein0.50
AMPKactivatesprotein0.50
RAPAMYCINactivatesconcept0.50
PEROXISOMEactivatesconcept0.50

Incoming (4)

SourceRelationTypeStr
MEF2Cco_discussedgene0.50
NEURONco_discussedgene0.50
Pi3Kactivatespathway0.50
mTORactivatesentity0.50

Targeting Hypotheses (3)

Hypotheses where this entity is a therapeutic target

HypothesisScoreDiseaseAnalysis
SIRT1/PGC-1α Axis Activation to Preserve Mitochondrial Resil 0.778 neurodegeneration Gut Microbiome Analysis in Parkinson's D
APOE4 drives astrocyte metabolic reprogramming toward glycol 0.580 neuroscience APOE4-driven lipid metabolism dysregulat
HBOT at 2.0 ATA for 60 minutes restores PGC-1α-mediated mito 0.520 neurodegeneration What are the optimal oxygen pressure, du

Mentioning Analyses (1)

Scientific analyses that reference this entity

Why does PGC-1α overexpression paradoxically increase MPTP toxicity despite enha

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-13 | 0 hypotheses

Experiments (2)

Experimental studies targeting or related to this entity

ExperimentTypeDiseaseScoreFeasibilityModelStatusEst. Cost
PGC-1α knockout analysis of PV+ interneuron maturation validation neurodevelopmental disorders 0.850 0.00 knockout mice proposed N/A
PV+ interneuron subtype diversification analysis exploratory neurodevelopmental disorders 0.750 0.00 mouse cortical PV+ interneuron proposed N/A

Related Papers (5)

Scientific publications cited in analyses involving this entity

Title & PMIDAuthorsJournalYearCitations
Enhancing TREM2 expression activates microglia and modestly mitigates tau pathol [PMID:40122810] ["Chen Kai", "Li Fuyao", "Zhang Shuwen", Journal of neuroinflammation 2025 0
Enhancing TREM2 expression activates microglia and modestly mitigates tau pathol [PMID:40122810] ["Chen Kai", "Li Fuyao", "Zhang Shuwen", Journal of neuroinflammation 2025 0
Neurodegeneration and Inflammation-An Interesting Interplay in Parkinson's Disea [PMID:33182554] Marogianni C, Sokratous M, Dardiotis E, International journal of molec 2020 0
Neurodegeneration and Inflammation-An Interesting Interplay in Parkinson's Disea [PMID:33182554] Marogianni C, Sokratous M, Dardiotis E, International journal of molec 2020 0
Multiple Sclerosis Pathology. [PMID:29358320] Lassmann H Cold Spring Harbor perspective 2018 0

Debates (1)

Multi-agent debates referencing this entity

PGC-1α is known to enhance mitochondrial function and antioxidant responses, yet

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.70 · 2026-04-16

Related Research

Hypotheses and analyses mentioning PGC-1 in their description or question text

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