Entity Detail — Knowledge Graph Node
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THAP1 encodes a zinc finger transcription factor (THAP1) involved in cell cycle control, apoptosis, and neuronal function. THAP1 mutations cause Dystonia 6 (DYT6), a form of autosomal dominant dystonia with prominent craniocervical involvement.
| Gene Symbol | THAP1 |
| Full Name | THAP Domain Containing 1 |
| Chromosome | 8p21.2 |
| Protein Type | Transcription Factor |
| Function | encodes a zinc finger transcription factor belonging to the THAP (THANATOS-associated protein) family. |
| Primary Expression | Brain, testis, blood, endothelium |
| Amino Acids | 342 aa |
| Exons | 11 |
| UniProt ID | Q9NVX4 |
| NCBI Gene ID | 55145 |
| GeneCards | THAP1 |
| Human Protein Atlas | THAP1 |
| Associated Diseases | Als |
| KG Connections | 8 knowledge graph edges |
| Databases | GeneCardsHPASTRING |
Knowledge base pages for this entity
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N2["ANO3"]
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N3["ANXIETY"]
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N4["GNAL"]
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N5["DEPRESSION"]
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N6["TOR1A"]
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N7["Actin"]
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N8["GCH1"]
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N9["neurodegeneration"]
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class N8 gene| Source | Relation | Type | Str |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCH1 | associated_with | gene | 0.60 |
Hypotheses where this entity is a therapeutic target
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Scientific analyses that reference this entity
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Scientific publications cited in analyses involving this entity
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