gene 747 words KG: CACNA1G 2026-03-22
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CACNA1G Gene

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolCACNA1G
Full NameCalcium Voltage-Gated Channel Subunit Alpha1 G
Chromosome17q22
Protein TypeIon Channel
Target ClassIon Channel
FunctionThe CACNA1G gene encodes the α1G subunit that forms the pore of the T-type (low-voltage activated) calcium channel (CaV3.1).
Mechanism of ActionSmall molecule blocker of T-type calcium channel activity
DruggabilityHigh (0.90)
Clinical StageApproved
Molecular Weight262 kDa
PathwaysSynaptic function / plasticity
UniProt IDO43497
NCBI Gene ID8912
Ensembl IDENSG00000006283
GeneCardsCACNA1G
Human Protein AtlasCACNA1G
Associated DiseasesAtaxia, Autism, Epilepsy, Huntington's disease, SCA42ND, SCHIZOPHRENIA
Known Drugs/CompoundsNnc-55-0396, SAK3
InteractionsKMT2A, ASXL1, COX6A2, ARID1A, LEF1, WNT3A
SciDEX TargetView Target Profile (8 clinical trials)
SciDEX HypothesesSleep Spindle-Synaptic Plasticity Enhancement
KG Connections302 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsHPASTRING

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Related Hypotheses (1)

Sleep Spindle-Synaptic Plasticity Enhancement
Score: 0.49

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

CACNA1G associated_with neurodegeneration
CACNA1G co_discussed ADORA2A
CACNA1G co_discussed ADRA2A
CACNA1G implicated_in neurodegeneration
CACNA1G mediates Amyloid Beta Production
CACNA1G regulates Calcium Homeostasis
CACNA1G protects_against Pro-amyloidogenic Environment
CACNA1G participates_in Synaptic function / plasticity
CACNA1G co_discussed HCRT
CACNA1G co_discussed AQP4