gene 1,700 words KG: ERK1
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ERK1 (MAPK3) — Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinase 1

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolERK1
Chromosome16p11.2
Protein TypeKinase
Functionis a serine/threonine protein kinase that plays a central role in intracellular signal transduction.
Primary Expressionvarious tissues, with particularly high levels in the brain where it participates in learning, memory, and neuronal plasticity
Subcellular Localization**: Nuclear import/export controls signaling duration
Molecular Weight44 kDa
Amino Acids402 aa
PathwaysAkt, Apoptosis, Differentiation, G-Protein Coupled Receptor, Hedgehog
Ensembl IDENSG00000102882
GeneCardsERK1
Human Protein AtlasERK1
N-lobeATP-binding pocket with glycine-rich loop
C-lobeCatalytic site and substrate recognition surface
Associated DiseasesAD, Aging, ALI, Als, Alzheimer, AMI
Known Drugs/Compoundscurcumin, metformin, rapamycin
Interactions6-OHDA, ACSL4, AGING, AKT, AKT1, ALZHEIMER
KG Connections928 knowledge graph edges
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Related Hypotheses (28)

Mitochondrial Transfer Pathway Enhancement
Score: 0.70
Hypocretin-Neurogenesis Coupling Therapy
Score: 0.69
Osmotic Gradient Restoration via Selective AQP1 Enhancement
Score: 0.68
Complement C1q Subtype Switching
Score: 0.66
Heat Shock Protein 70 Disaggregase Amplification
Score: 0.62
LRP1-Dependent Tau Uptake Disruption
Score: 0.60
Glymphatic System-Enhanced Antibody Clearance Reversal
Score: 0.54
Restoring Neuroprotective Tryptophan Metabolism via Targeted
Score: 0.61
← Prevpg 2/2

Related Analyses (10)

SEA-AD Gene Expression Profiling — Allen Brain Cell Atlas
neurodegeneration · completed
4R-tau strain-specific spreading patterns in PSP vs CBD
neurodegeneration · archived
TDP-43 phase separation therapeutics for ALS-FTD
neurodegeneration · archived
Blood-brain barrier transport mechanisms for antibody therap
neurodegeneration · archived
Senolytic therapy for age-related neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (6)

GPR109A receptor validation using knockout macrophages
exploratory · proposed · Score: 0.92
MAPK pathway inhibition by QTJD through butyrate mechanism
exploratory · proposed · Score: 0.90
TBK1-PAK1IP1-PAK1 signaling pathway analysis
exploratory · proposed · Score: 0.90
Proposed experiment from debate on Perivascular spaces and g
falsification · proposed · Score: 0.40
ER-Golgi Secretory Pathway Dysfunction in PD - Experiment De
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40

See Also (9)

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
redirect · KG edge: activates
AMPK (AMP-Activated Protein Kinase)
entity · KG edge: activates
Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities (ARIA)
entity · KG edge: activates
ACSL4 Gene - Acyl-CoA Synthetase Long Chain Family Memb
gene · KG edge: activates
AIF Gene
gene · KG edge: regulates

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

PRDX1 regulates ERK1
HSPA1A inhibits ERK1
FGF1 interacts_with ERK1
ERK1 activates FGF2
PRDX1 activates ERK1
P38 activates ERK1
AKT activates ERK1
MTOR therapeutic_target ERK1
ERK1 therapeutic_target TLR2
RCAN1 activates ERK1

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