protein

PGC-1ALPHA

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57Connections
0Hypotheses
1Analyses
20Outgoing
37Incoming
0Experiments
8Debates

Summary

PGC-1α (PPARGC1A)

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🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolPGC
Full Name1α (PPARGC1A)
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
Known Drugs/CompoundsCOENZYME Q10, METFORMIN, RAPAMYCIN, TREHALOSE
InteractionsBCL2, BECN1, CTSD, EGFR, FOXO1, GAPDH
KG Connections51 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING
🔮 Predicted Structure: PGC-1ALPHA — AlphaFold Q9UBX2 Click to expand

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Wiki Pages (1)

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Canonical Page

PGC-1α (PPARGC1A)

protein · 2474 words

Pathway Diagram

graph TD
    PGC_1ALPHA["PGC-1ALPHA"]
    PGC_1ALPHA -->|"activates"| mitochondrial_biogenesis["mitochondrial biogenesis"]
    PGC_1ALPHA -->|"activates"| nuclear_respiratory_factor_1["nuclear respiratory factor 1"]
    PGC_1ALPHA -->|"activates"| RAPAMYCIN["RAPAMYCIN"]
    PGC_1ALPHA -->|"activates"| SQSTM1["SQSTM1"]
    PGC_1ALPHA -->|"regulates"| ROS["ROS"]
    PGC_1ALPHA -->|"activates"| RAS["RAS"]
    PGC_1ALPHA -->|"activates"| TREHALOSE["TREHALOSE"]
    PGC_1ALPHA -->|"activates"| TFEB["TFEB"]
    PEROXISOME["PEROXISOME"] -->|"activates"| PGC_1ALPHA
    AMPK["AMPK"] -->|"regulates"| PGC_1ALPHA
    AUTOPHAGY["AUTOPHAGY"] -->|"activates"| PGC_1ALPHA
    LYSOSOME["LYSOSOME"] -->|"activates"| PGC_1ALPHA
    LAMP1["LAMP1"] -->|"activates"| PGC_1ALPHA
    MTOR["MTOR"] -->|"activates"| PGC_1ALPHA
    COENZYME_Q10["COENZYME Q10"] -->|"activates"| PGC_1ALPHA
    ISCHEMIA["ISCHEMIA"] -->|"activates"| PGC_1ALPHA

Outgoing (20)

TargetRelationTypeStr
mitochondrial biogenesiscausesprocess0.90
mitochondrial biogenesisactivatespathway0.80
nuclear respiratory factor 1activatesprotein0.70
SQSTM1activatesgene0.50
ROSregulatesprotein0.50

Incoming (37)

SourceRelationTypeStr
SIRT1regulatesenzyme0.90
SIRT1associated_withprotein0.90
AMPKregulatesprotein0.70
LAMP1activatesgene0.50
MTORactivatesgene0.50

Targeting Hypotheses (0)

Hypotheses where this entity is a therapeutic target

HypothesisScoreDiseaseAnalysis
No targeting hypotheses

Mentioning Analyses (1)

Scientific analyses that reference this entity

Senescent cell clearance as neurodegeneration therapy

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-04 | 7 hypotheses Top: 0.769

Experiments (0)

Experimental studies targeting or related to this entity

ExperimentTypeDiseaseScoreFeasibilityModelStatusEst. Cost
No experiments found

Related Papers (0)

Scientific publications cited in analyses involving this entity

Title & PMIDAuthorsJournalYearCitations
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Debates (8)

Multi-agent debates referencing this entity

Extended debate: Metabolic Reprogramming to Reverse Senescence

closed · Rounds: 6 · Score: 0.95 · 2026-04-27

Hypothesis debate: Metabolic Reprogramming to Reverse Senescence

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.44 · 2026-04-27

Hypothesis debate: SASP Modulation Rather Than Cell Elimination

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.50 · 2026-04-26

Hypothesis debate: Metabolic Reprogramming to Reverse Senescence

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.50 · 2026-04-26

Hypothesis debate: Metabolic Reprogramming to Reverse Senescence

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.50 · 2026-04-26

Should metabolic reprogramming via SIRT1/NAD+/PGC-1alpha axis be prioritized to

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.81 · 2026-04-23

Investigate the therapeutic potential of clearing senescent cells (senolytics) t

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.75 · 2026-04-16

Senescent cell clearance as neurodegeneration therapy

closed · Rounds: 3 · Score: 0.95 · 2026-04-04

Related Research

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

No additional research found