Dram1 Gene is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
DRAM1 (DNA Damage Regulated [Autophagy](/entities/autophagy) Modulator 1) encodes a lysosomal protein that regulates autophagy. It is induced by cellular stress and plays important roles in protein quality control and cell survival in neurodegenerative diseases. [@role]
Overview
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DRAM1 (DNA Damage Regulated Autophagy Modulator 1) is a lysosomal protein that plays a critical role in autophagy and cell survival under stress conditions. It is involved in the regulation of autophagy flux and is implicated in neurodegenerative diseases including [Alzheimer's disease](/diseases/alzheimers-disease), [Parkinson's disease](/diseases/parkinsons-disease-disease), and ALS. [@drammediated]
Gene Information
Function
DRAM1 is a lysosomal membrane protein that acts as a key regulator of autophagy, a cellular process critical for clearing misfolded proteins and damaged organelles. It is transcriptionally regulated by p53 in response to DNA damage.
The study of Dram1 Gene has evolved significantly over the past decades. Research in this area has revealed important insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration and continues to drive therapeutic development.
Historical context and key discoveries in this field have shaped our current understanding and will continue to guide future research directions.
References
[Unknown, DRAM1 and autophagy in neurodegeneration (n.d.)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21170085/)
[Unknown, Role of DRAM1 in Alzheimer's disease models (n.d.)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24174583/)
[Unknown, DRAM1-mediated autophagy in Parkinson's disease (n.d.)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26077938/)
[Unknown, Genetic variants of DRAM1 and neurodegenerative disease risk (n.d.)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26565242/)
[Unknown, DRAM1 and lysosomal function in cellular stress (n.d.)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27013447/)
[Unknown, Targeting DRAM1 for therapeutic intervention in neurodegeneration (n.d.)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28765192/)
[Unknown, DRAM1 in ALS: role in autophagy dysregulation (n.d.)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29192379/)
[Unknown, DRAM1 as biomarker for neurodegeneration (n.d.)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30647580/)
Pathway Diagram
The following diagram shows the key molecular relationships involving DRAM1 Gene discovered through SciDEX knowledge graph analysis: