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SOD1

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2867Connections
0Hypotheses
9Analyses
50Outgoing
50Incoming
0Experiments
11Debates

Summary

SOD1 is a gene implicated in neurodegeneration research. Key relationships include: associated with, activates, therapeutic target. Associated with AD, ALS, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. Connected to 930 entities in the SciDEX knowledge graph.

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🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolSOD1
Full NameSuperoxide Dismutase 1
Chromosome21q22.11
Protein TypeEnzyme
Functionis a copper/zinc-dependent enzyme that catalyzes the dismutation of superoxide radical (O₂⁻) into molecular oxygen (O₂) and hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂).
Primary ExpressionMotor cortex, Spinal cord, Widespread throughout CNS
Subcellular Localization</strong></td><td>Cytoplasm, Nucleus, Mitochondria (intermembrane space)</td></tr>
Molecular Weight16 kDa
Amino Acids154 aa
PathwaysAmyloid, Apoptosis, Autophagy, Epigenetic, Er Stress
Ensembl IDENSG00000142168
GeneCardsSOD1
Human Protein AtlasSOD1
Copper binding site (Cu1)Catalytic site where superoxide dismutation occurs
Zinc binding sites (Zn1, Zn2)Structural site that stabilizes the dimer interface
Associated DiseasesAD, Aging, Als, Alzheimer
Known Drugs/CompoundsAmyloid-Beta Oligomers, antisense oligonucleotides, Antisense Oligonucleotides, ARIMOCLOMOL, CISPLATIN, curcumin
InteractionsACTB, ACTG1, AD, AGING, AKT, AKT1
KG Connections2201 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING
🧬 3D Structure Comparison — SOD1 Experimental (PDB) vs Predicted (AlphaFold) — click to expand

📄 Experimental Structure

2C9V — X-ray / Cryo-EM

🔮 AI Predicted Structure

P00441 — AlphaFold

Left: Experimental structure from RCSB PDB | Right: AI-predicted structure from AlphaFold | Powered by Mol*

Wiki Pages (12)

Knowledge base pages for this entity

Canonical Page

SOD1 Protein

protein · 3125 words

SOD1 — Superoxide Dismutase 1

gene · 3064 words

SOD1 Superoxide Dismutase 1 ALS Causal Chain

mechanism · 3026 words

SOD1 Mutations in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

disease · 2416 words

SOD1 ALS Pathway

mechanism · 1662 words

SOD1 (Cu/Zn Superoxide Dismutase)

protein · 1413 words

Pathway Diagram

graph TD
    SOD1["SOD1"] -->|"causes"| ALS["ALS"]
    SOD1["SOD1"] -->|"causes"| FALS["FALS"]
    SOD1["SOD1"] -->|"associated"| AD["AD"]
    SOD1["SOD1"] -->|"associated"| ALS_1["ALS"]
    SOD1["SOD1"] -->|"encodes"| SOD1_protein["SOD1_protein"]
    SOD1["SOD1"] -->|"expressed in"| chromosome_21["chromosome_21"]
    STIP1["STIP1"] -->|"associated"| SOD1["SOD1"]
    LGALS3["LGALS3"] -->|"associated"| SOD1["SOD1"]
    HSPA8["HSPA8"] -->|"associated"| SOD1["SOD1"]
    MCOLN1["MCOLN1"] -->|"associated"| SOD1["SOD1"]
    style SOD1 fill:#4a1a6b,stroke:#4fc3f7,stroke-width:2px,color:#e0e0e0

Outgoing (1390)

TargetRelationTypeStr
TARDBPassociated_withgene1.00
ALScausesdisease1.00
FALScausesdisease1.00
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosiscausesdisease1.00
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIScausesgene1.00

Incoming (1477)

SourceRelationTypeStr
AMYLOIDassociated_withgene1.00
ALSassociated_withgene1.00
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASEassociated_withdisease1.00
PARKINSON'S DISEASEassociated_withgene1.00
NRF2associated_withgene1.00

Targeting Hypotheses (0)

Hypotheses where this entity is a therapeutic target

HypothesisScoreDiseaseAnalysis
No targeting hypotheses

Mentioning Analyses (9)

Scientific analyses that reference this entity

How do non-cell autonomous effects of autophagy dysfunction contribute to ALS pa

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-08 | 0 hypotheses

CRISPR-based therapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative diseases

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-03 | 14 hypotheses Top: 0.803

CRISPR-based therapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative diseases

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-02 | 0 hypotheses

Epigenetic clocks and biological aging in neurodegeneration

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-01 | 6 hypotheses Top: 0.710

Synaptic pruning by microglia in early AD

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-01 | 7 hypotheses Top: 0.703

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 (11)

Multi-agent debates referencing this entity

PSP and CBD both involve 4R-tau but produce distinct neuropathological patterns

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.69 · 2026-04-12

TDP-43 undergoes liquid-liquid phase separation that becomes pathological. Small

closed · Rounds: 6 · Score: 0.84 · 2026-04-12

TDP-43 phase separation therapeutics for ALS-FTD

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.95 · 2026-04-11

PSP and CBD both involve 4R-tau but produce distinct neuropathological patterns

closed · Rounds: 7 · Score: 0.91 · 2026-04-10

How do non-cell autonomous effects of autophagy dysfunction contribute to ALS pa

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.94 · 2026-04-10

Astrocyte reactivity subtypes in neurodegeneration

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.95 · 2026-04-10

Analysis question not specified

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.87 · 2026-04-06

Synaptic pruning by microglia in early AD

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.95 · 2026-04-06

Epigenetic clocks and biological aging in neurodegeneration

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.93 · 2026-04-06

Evaluate the potential of CRISPR/Cas9 and related gene editing technologies for

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.95 · 2026-04-03

Related Research

Hypotheses and analyses mentioning SOD1 in their description or question text

No additional research found