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VDR

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Summary

VDR is a gene implicated in neurodegeneration research. Key relationships include: activates, regulates, inhibits. Associated with Aging, Als, Alzheimer. Connected to 101 entities in the SciDEX knowledge graph.

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🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolVDR
Full NameVitamin D Receptor
Protein TypeReceptor
Functionencodes a nuclear receptor protein that mediates the biological effects of the active form of vitamin D (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, calcitriol).
Primary Expressiondopaminergic neurons of the substantia nigra, where it promotes survival and function
Amino Acids427 aa
PathwaysMAPK, PI3K, NF-κB
Ensembl IDENSG00000111424
GeneCardsVDR
Human Protein AtlasVDR
Anti-apoptotic effectsUpregulation of Bcl-2, downregulation of pro-apoptotic proteins
Oxidative stress reductionEnhancement of antioxidant enzyme expression (e.g., glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase)
Calcium homeostasisModulation of calcium-binding proteins and channels
Mitochondrial functionPromotion of mitochondrial biogenesis and integrity
NGF (Nerve Growth Factor)Regulation of neuronal survival and differentiation
Associated DiseasesInflammation, Neuroinflammation, Stroke
Known Drugs/Compoundsparicalcitol, VITAMIN_D
InteractionsNFE2L2, GPX4, BMAL1, EGFR, NRF2, SLC7A11
KG Connections200 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING

Wiki Pages (21)

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Canonical Page

VDR — Vitamin D Receptor

gene · 1120 words

Personalized Treatment Plan — Atypical Parkinsonism (CBS/PSP)

therapeutic · 15794 words

CBS/PSP Supplements Guide

therapeutic · 6929 words

Section 148: Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry in CBS/PSP

therapeutic · 6350 words

omega-3-fatty-acids-neurodegeneration

therapeutic · 4551 words

Vitamin D Signaling Pathway in Neurodegeneration

mechanism · 4520 words

Pathway Diagram

graph TD
    VDR["<b>VDR</b>"]
    ferroptosis["ferroptosis"]
    VDR -->|"inhibits"| ferroptosis
    AUTOPHAGY(["AUTOPHAGY"])
    VDR -->|"regulates"| AUTOPHAGY
    Aging{"Aging"}
    VDR -->|"regulates"| Aging
    Alzheimer{"Alzheimer"}
    VDR -->|"regulates"| Alzheimer
    Diabetes{"Diabetes"}
    VDR -->|"inhibits"| Diabetes
    Inflammation{"Inflammation"}
    VDR -->|"inhibits"| Inflammation
    Fibrosis{"Fibrosis"}
    VDR -->|"inhibits"| Fibrosis
    VDR -->|"activates"| Aging
    VDR -->|"activates"| Alzheimer
    Ms{"Ms"}
    VDR -->|"activates"| Ms
    NFE2L2["NFE2L2"]
    VDR -->|"activates"| NFE2L2
    diabetic_nephropathy{"diabetic_nephropathy"}
    VDR -->|"treats"| diabetic_nephropathy
    paricalcitol["paricalcitol"]
    paricalcitol -->|"activates"| VDR
    VITAMIN_D["VITAMIN_D"]
    VITAMIN_D -->|"activates"| VDR
    LOX["LOX"]
    LOX -->|"regulates"| VDR
    SLC7A11["SLC7A11"]
    SLC7A11 -->|"inhibits"| VDR
    NRF2["NRF2"]
    NRF2 -->|"activates"| VDR
    MICRORNAS["MICRORNAS"]
    MICRORNAS -->|"regulates"| VDR
    MIRNAS["MIRNAS"]
    MIRNAS -->|"regulates"| VDR
    GPX4["GPX4"]
    GPX4 -->|"inhibits"| VDR
    AMPK["AMPK"]
    AMPK -->|"activates"| VDR
    ALOX15["ALOX15"]
    ALOX15 -->|"activates"| VDR
    MICRORNAS -->|"activates"| VDR
    MIRNAS -->|"activates"| VDR
    style VDR fill:#1a3a4a,stroke:#4fc3f7,stroke-width:3px,color:#e0e0e0

Outgoing (130)

TargetRelationTypeStr
CREB1activatesgene0.90
Diabetic Retinopathytherapeutic_targetdisease0.80
oxidative stress responseparticipates_inpathway0.80
ferroptosisinhibitsphenotype0.72
AUTOPHAGYregulatespathway0.72

Incoming (70)

SourceRelationTypeStr
MIR125Binhibitsgene0.85
paricalcitolactivatesdrug0.72
VITAMIN_Dactivatesdrug0.72
NRF2activatesgene0.70
HO-1activatesgene0.70

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