gene

GNAL

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Understanding Entity Pages

This page aggregates everything SciDEX knows about GNAL: 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.

145Connections
15Hypotheses
14Analyses
50Outgoing
50Incoming

Summary

GNAL encodes the Gαolf protein, which couples dopamine D1 and adenosine A2A receptors to cAMP signaling in the striatum, with roles in dystonia and Parkinson's disease.

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🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolGNAL
Full NameGαolf Subunit
Chromosome18p11.21
Functionencodes the Gαolf protein (Guanine nucleotide-binding protein subunit alpha L), a member of the Gαs family of heterotrimeric G proteins
Primary ExpressionNeuron-specific (olfactory epithelium, striatum)
Molecular Weight44 kDa
Exons12
UniProt ID[P38405](https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/P38405)
Ensembl IDENSG00000141449
GeneCardsGNAL
Human Protein AtlasGNAL
Associated DiseasesAls
InteractionsPI3K, Rb, NF-ΚB, IL8, TNF, IL3
KG Connections145 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING

Wiki Pages (21)

Knowledge base pages for this entity

Canonical Page

GNAL — Gαolf Subunit

gene · 1593 words

glutamate

general · 2389 words

TNFRSF1A Gene

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ALDH1A3 — Aldehyde Dehydrogenase 1 Family Member A3

gene · 1894 words

ADCY6 Gene

gene · 1886 words

G Proteins

mechanism · 1607 words

Pathway Diagram

graph TD
    GNAL["<b>GNAL</b>"]
    VAMP7["VAMP7"]
    GNAL -->|"expressed in"| VAMP7
    MMP9["MMP9"]
    GNAL -->|"expressed in"| MMP9
    PI3K["PI3K"]
    GNAL -->|"inhibits"| PI3K
    AKT["AKT"]
    GNAL -->|"associated with"| AKT
    AKT1["AKT1"]
    GNAL -->|"associated with"| AKT1
    NF__B["NF-KappaB"]
    GNAL -->|"inhibits"| NF__B
    MCC["MCC"]
    GNAL -->|"expressed in"| MCC
    AUTOPHAGY["AUTOPHAGY"]
    GNAL -->|"expressed in"| AUTOPHAGY
    CXCR4["CXCR4"]
    GNAL -->|"expressed in"| CXCR4
    ALDH1A3["ALDH1A3"]
    GNAL -->|"associated with"| ALDH1A3
    Autophagy(["Autophagy"])
    GNAL -->|"expressed in"| Autophagy
    Glycolysis(["Glycolysis"])
    GNAL -->|"expressed in"| Glycolysis
    style GNAL fill:#1a3a4a,stroke:#4fc3f7,stroke-width:3px,color:#e0e0e0

Outgoing (77)

TargetRelationTypeStr
Alsassociated_withdisease0.65
Anxietycontributes_todisease0.65
Alsinhibitsdisease0.65
VAMP7expressed_ingene0.60
MMP9expressed_ingene0.60

Incoming (68)

SourceRelationTypeStr
GCH1associated_withgene0.60
THAP1associated_withgene0.60
ANO3associated_withgene0.60
TNFinhibitsgene0.60
IL3inhibitsgene0.60

Targeting Hypotheses (15)

Hypotheses where this entity is a therapeutic target

HypothesisScoreDiseaseAnalysis
Beta-Hydroxybutyrate Receptor (HCAR2) Signaling Links Ketone 0.645 neurodegeneration What are the precise temporal dynamics o
IL-6 Trans-Signaling Blockade at the Oligodendrocyte-Microgl 0.632 neuroinflammation How do oligodendrocytes initiate neuroin
Direct Toxicity Hypothesis: β-Amyloid Directly Impairs Choli 0.600 - Do β-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary
TREM2 Signaling Bifurcation with Independent TYROBP-Independ 0.567 neuroinflammation Why is TYROBP deficiency neuroprotective
Purinergic Signaling Polarization Control 0.554 neurodegeneration Astrocyte reactivity subtypes in neurode
Microglial-Mediated Tau Clearance Dysfunction via TREM2 Sign 0.533 neuroscience Circuit-level neural dynamics in neurode
Dissociating SCFA's Dual Signaling Through GPR43/GPR41 Biase 0.525 neurodegeneration Do SCFAs directly modulate α-synuclein a
Vagal Afferent Microbial Signal Modulation 0.521 neurodegeneration What are the mechanisms by which gut mic
Enhancing Vagal Cholinergic Signaling to Restore Gut-Brain A 0.512 neurodegeneration What are the mechanisms by which gut mic
Layer V excitatory neurons show selectively enhanced vulnera 0.510 Alzheimer's disease SEA-AD Single-Cell Analysis: Cell-Type V
TREM2-SYK Signaling Axis Couples OxPC Recognition to Phagocy 0.505 neuroinflammation What molecular mechanisms enable microgl
TREM2-DAP12 Signalosome Enhancement — Boosting PI3K-AKT-mTOR 0.451 Alzheimer's disease TREM2 agonism vs antagonism in DAM micro
Astrocytic-Mediated Tau Clearance Dysfunction via TREM2 Sign 0.434 neuroscience Circuit-level neural dynamics in neurode
Blocking AGE-RAGE Signaling in Enteric Glia to Prevent Neuro 0.424 neurodegeneration What are the mechanisms by which gut mic
Inhibitory Neuron-Selective WNT Signaling Restoration 0.390 neurodegeneration Which cell types show the most significa

Mentioning Analyses (14)

Scientific analyses that reference this entity

What molecular mechanisms mediate SPP1-induced microglial phagocytic activation

neuroinflammation | 2026-04-15 | 1 hypotheses Top: 0.650

What is the temporal sequence of TREM2 signaling transition from protective to i

neuroimmunology | 2026-04-15 | 2 hypotheses Top: 0.674

What are the specific circulating factors in exercise-conditioned plasma that me

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-14 | 2 hypotheses Top: 0.589

What signals trigger microglia to specifically recognize and phagocytose LC axon

neuroinflammation | 2026-04-14 | 0 hypotheses

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

neurodegeneration | 2026-04-13 | 1 hypotheses Top: 0.584

Related Papers (20)

Scientific publications cited in analyses involving this entity

Title & PMIDAuthorsJournalYearCitations
In Silico Pharmacogenomic Assessment of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP1) Agonists [PMID:39865816] Sharafshah A, Lewandrowski KU, Gold MS, Current neuropharmacology 2025 1
Chemogenetic inhibition of central amygdala CRF-expressing neurons decreases alc [PMID:38509197] ["Cruz B", "Vozella V", "Borgonetti V", Molecular psychiatry 2024 1
Brainstem BDNF neurons are downstream of GFRAL/GLP1R signalling. [PMID:39737892] ["Feetham CH", "Collabolletta V", "Worth Nature communications 2024 1
Purinergic signaling elements are correlated with coagulation players in periphe [PMID:35091759] Schultz IC, Bertoni APS, Wink MR J Mol Med (Berl) 2022 1
Purinergic Receptors in the Airways: Potential Therapeutic Targets for Asthma? [PMID:35386996] Thompson RJ, Sayers I, Kuokkanen K, Hall Front Allergy 2021 1
Variation in glucose homeostasis traits associated with P2RX7 polymorphisms in m [PMID:25719930] Todd JN, Poon W, Lyssenko V, Groop L, Ni J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2015 1
Astrocytic α7-nicotinic acetylcholine receptors mediate pain information process [PMID:41453579] Teng T, Yang S, Li J, Wang H, Wu F, He Y Neurobiology of disease 2026 0
Signal-Level Determinants of Cognitive Decline With PPIs versus H2RAs: Transport [PMID:41663888] Saihati HAA, Ahmed BY, Mosaad RM, El-Gar Molecular nutrition & food res 2026 0
Nicotine Suppresses Human Memory Th Cell Subsets With Preferential Effects on Ce [PMID:41928597] Gholizadeh F, Hajiaghayi M, Rahbari N, C Eur J Immunol 2026 0
Alpha 7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor contributes to long-term cognitive reco [PMID:41270982] Nguyen DT, Mendoza K, Hall C, Tan C, Cha Experimental neurology 2026 0
Putative α7-selective ligands interact with α9-containing nicotinic acetylcholin [PMID:41890755] Mobasher M, Hone AJ, Pilzecker M, Bozic Frontiers in immunology 2026 0
Short-term exposure to a high-fat diet leads to neuroinflammation and impairs me [PMID:41565126] Costa SO, Silva IM, Chaves WF, Esteves A The Journal of nutritional bio 2026 0
Acetylcholine enhances HIF-1α signaling in pancreatic cancer cells under hypoxia [PMID:41608625] Cho Y, Kim HG, Kang JH, Oh ET, Park HJ International journal of biolo 2026 0
Bacteroides coprocola protects dopaminergic neurons in rotenone-induced Parkinso [PMID:41761283] Liu Z, Nie J, Li Y, Huang M, Chen Z et a Transl Neurodegener 2026 0
The microbiome and eating disorders: a new framework at the interface of interoc [PMID:41921818] ["Ziade I", "McDermott M", "O'Riordan K" Neuroscience 2026 0
TREM2 deficiency delays postnatal microglial maturation and synaptic pruning, le [PMID:41930604] Yang HC, Deng YS, Zhang J, Zhang T, Song J Alzheimers Dis 2026 0
Social Processing in the Amygdala: Single-Nucleus RNA-Sequencing Reveals Distinc [PMID:41727617] Dwortz MF, Hofmann HA, Curley JP Res Sq 2026 0
Central-peripheral neuroimmune dynamics in psychological stress and depression: [PMID:40610703] Feng X, Jia M, Cai M, Zhu T, Hashimoto K Molecular psychiatry 2025 0
The ATP-mediated cytokine release by macrophages is down-modulated by unconventi [PMID:41221292] Wolf PMK, Hanke D, Singh VK, Keller HL, Frontiers in immunology 2025 0
Gut Microbiota-Derived Lipopolysaccharides and Short-Chain Fatty Acids Regulate [PMID:41031863] Maruyama D, Doan TNM, Tian X, Chaki T, Y Ann N Y Acad Sci 2025 0