protein

CCL2

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This page aggregates everything SciDEX knows about CCL2: 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.

958Connections
5Hypotheses
5Analyses
50Outgoing
50Incoming
0Experiments
9Debates

Summary

CCL2 is a protein involved in neurodegeneration research. Key relationships include: activates, regulates, therapeutic target. Associated with ALS, Als, Alzheimer. Connected to 253 entities in the SciDEX knowledge graph.

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🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolCCL2
Chromosome17q12
Functionof approximately 13 kilodaltons
Primary Expressionblood-brain barrier, spinal cord, Cerebellum, Spinal Cord
Molecular Weight9.9 kDa
Amino Acids99 aa
PathwaysNF-κB
GeneCardsCCL2
Human Protein AtlasCCL2
CCR2Primary receptor for CCL2 signaling
MicrogliaMajor CNS producer and responder to CCL2
AstrocytesAstrocytic CCL2
Associated DiseasesAls, Alzheimer, Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, dementia
Known Drugs/Compoundsmetformin, METFORMIN
InteractionsACHE, AGING, AKT, ALZHEIMER, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, AMPK
SciDEX HypothesesCCL2-CCR2 Driven Macrophage Infiltration Selective
KG Connections954 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING

Wiki Pages (5)

Knowledge base pages for this entity

Canonical Page

CCL2 Protein

redirect · 650 words

CCL25 Gene

gene · 1415 words

CCL2 Protein

protein · 1384 words

CCL2/MCP-1 Protein

protein · 749 words

CCL20 Gene

gene · 615 words

Pathway Diagram

graph TD
    CCL2["CCL2"]
    TNF["TNF"]
    CCL2 -->|"associated with"| TNF
    CXCL10["CXCL10"]
    CCL2 -->|"associated with"| CXCL10
    Inflammation{"Inflammation"}
    CCL2 -->|"activates"| Inflammation
    Multiple_Sclerosis{"Multiple Sclerosis"}
    CCL2 -->|"activates"| Multiple_Sclerosis
    ALS{"ALS"}
    CCL2 -->|"activates"| ALS
    Autoimmune{"Autoimmune"}
    CCL2 -->|"activates"| Autoimmune
    Neurodegeneration{"Neurodegeneration"}
    CCL2 -->|"activates"| Neurodegeneration
    Cancer{"Cancer"}
    CCL2 -->|"activates"| Cancer
    Cirrhosis{"Cirrhosis"}
    CCL2 -->|"activates"| Cirrhosis
    Carcinoma{"Carcinoma"}
    CCL2 -->|"activates"| Carcinoma
    Ms{"Ms"}
    CCL2 -->|"inhibits"| Ms
    CCL2 -->|"inhibits"| Autoimmune
    LACCER["LACCER"]
    LACCER -->|"regulates"| CCL2
    ASTROCYTE["ASTROCYTE"]
    ASTROCYTE -->|"associated with"| CCL2
    AKT["AKT"]
    AKT -->|"associated with"| CCL2
    B4GALT6["B4GALT6"]
    B4GALT6 -->|"activates"| CCL2
    ASTROCYTES["ASTROCYTES"]
    ASTROCYTES -->|"activates"| CCL2
    MICROGLIA["MICROGLIA"]
    MICROGLIA -->|"activates"| CCL2
    NOTCH2["NOTCH2"]
    NOTCH2 -->|"activates"| CCL2
    DLL4["DLL4"]
    DLL4 -->|"activates"| CCL2
    PI3K["PI3K"]
    PI3K -->|"activates"| CCL2
    MTOR["MTOR"]
    MTOR -->|"activates"| CCL2
    AKT -->|"activates"| CCL2
    EGFR["EGFR"]
    EGFR -->|"activates"| CCL2
    style CCL2 fill:#1a3a4a,stroke:#4fc3f7,stroke-width:3px,color:#e0e0e0

Outgoing (662)

TargetRelationTypeStr
CCL2encodesprotein0.00
ds-db4a006ea647provides_data_fordataset1.00
Alsactivatesdisease1.00
Inflammationactivatesdisease1.00
Canceractivatesdisease0.95

Incoming (296)

SourceRelationTypeStr
CCL2encodesgene0.00
ds-db4a006ea647data_indataset1.00
NF-κB signaling pathwayupstream_ofpathway0.95
NF-κB p65regulatesprotein0.93
Pulmonary Vascular Endothelial Cell Senescenceupregulatesprocess0.90

Targeting Hypotheses (5)

Hypotheses where this entity is a therapeutic target

HypothesisScoreDiseaseAnalysis
CCL2-CCR2 Driven Macrophage Infiltration Selectively Strips 0.682 ALS CCL2-CCR2 Axis at NMJ: Mechanism of Sele
CCL2-CCR2 myeloid signaling as a selective driver of fast-fa 0.626 neurodegeneration CCL2-CCR2 Axis at NMJ: Mechanism of Sele
Cell-state stratification is required to resolve CCL2-CCR2 A 0.612 neurodegeneration CCL2-CCR2 Axis at NMJ: Mechanism of Sele
Perturbation-first validation should precede therapeutic cla 0.608 neurodegeneration CCL2-CCR2 Axis at NMJ: Mechanism of Sele
CCL2 Gradient Disruption via Astrocytic CXCL12 Upregulation 0.380 immunomics Systemic immune profiling in neurodegene

Mentioning Analyses (5)

Scientific analyses that reference this entity

CCL2-CCR2 Axis at NMJ: Mechanism of Selective Motor Neuron Vulnerability in ALS

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-27 | 4 hypotheses Top: 0.682

How does gut microbiome dysbiosis contribute to neuroinflammation and neurodegen

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-26 | 7 hypotheses Top: 0.728

What are the specific molecular mechanisms by which peripheral monocytes cross t

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-13 | 1 hypotheses Top: 0.620

Systemic immune profiling and peripheral immune contributions to neurodegenerati

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-04 | 1 hypotheses Top: 0.380

Investigate mechanisms of epigenetic reprogramming in aging neurons

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-04 | 7 hypotheses Top: 0.770

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 (9)

Multi-agent debates referencing this entity

How does the CCL2-CCR2 chemokine axis at the neuromuscular junction drive select

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.67 · 2026-04-28

Debate: SCFA Deficiency Drives Microglial Hyperactivation via GPR43/NF-κB Dysreg

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.13 · 2026-04-27

How does gut microbiome dysbiosis contribute to neuroinflammation and neurodegen

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.76 · 2026-04-26

Investigate mechanisms of epigenetic reprogramming in aging neurons

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.79 · 2026-04-22

The debate outlined peripheral immune involvement but failed to address the prec

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.78 · 2026-04-14

The debate outlined peripheral immune involvement but failed to address the prec

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.67 · 2026-04-14

How do peripheral immune system alterations influence CNS pathology and neurodeg

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.76 · 2026-04-12

How do peripheral immune system alterations influence CNS pathology and neurodeg

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.78 · 2026-04-12

How do peripheral immune system alterations influence CNS pathology and neurodeg

closed · Rounds: 4 · Score: 0.50 · 2026-04-11

Related Research

Hypotheses and analyses mentioning CCL2 in their description or question text

No additional research found