biomarker 1,231 words KG: PROGRANULIN 2026-03-24
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Progranulin (PGRN) - Biomarker

🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolGRN
AliasesPROGRANULIN
Chromosome17q21.31
Protein FamilyProgranulin family
Functionis a secreted glycoprotein encoded by the <a href="/genes/grn">GRN</a> gene that functions as a crucial regulator of neuronal survival, lysosomal function, and immune response[@baker2006].
Primary ExpressionSecreted, Lysosomes, Cytoplasm
Subcellular LocalizationSecreted, Lysosomes, Cytoplasm
Molecular Weight90 kDa
Amino Acids60 aa
PathwaysImmune Response, Inflammasome, Tdp-43, Toll-Like Receptor, inflammation
UniProt IDP28799
GeneCardsGRN
Human Protein AtlasGRN
GeneGRN (Progranulin) located on chromosome 17q21.31
ProteinProgranulin, 593 amino acids (~63 kDa)
Associated DiseasesALS, Dementia, FRONTOTEMPORAL DEMENTIA, Ftd
InteractionsCX3CR1, CXCL10, BDNF, FGF23, PLAU, VIM
KG Connections328 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING

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Related Hypotheses (30)

Hippocampal CA3-CA1 synaptic rescue via DHHC2-mediated PSD95
Score: 0.69
Multiplexed Base Editing for Simultaneous Neuroprotective Ge
Score: 0.53
Synaptic Pruning Precision Therapy
Score: 0.47
TREM2-Dependent Microglial Senescence Transition
Score: 0.69
Hippocampal CA3-CA1 circuit rescue via neurogenesis and syna
Score: 0.68

Related Analyses (18)

4R-tau strain-specific spreading patterns in PSP vs CBD
neurodegeneration · archived
TDP-43 phase separation therapeutics for ALS-FTD
neurodegeneration · archived
Astrocyte reactivity subtypes in neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · archived
Lipid raft composition changes in synaptic neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · completed
Mitochondrial transfer between astrocytes and neurons
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (9)

ER-Golgi Secretory Pathway Dysfunction in PD - Experiment De
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
Macroautophagy Dysfunction in PD - Experiment Design
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
Presymptomatic GRN Carrier Intervention Timing — Biomarker-G
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
Proposed experiment from debate on Synaptic pruning by micro
falsification · proposed · Score: 0.40
Alpha-Synuclein Aggregation Triggers — Sporadic PD Initiatio
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40

See Also (10)

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mechanism · KG edge: activates
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institution · KG edge: expressed_in
Alzheimer Indonesia
institution · KG edge: activates
APP Gene Dosage Reduction Therapy for Down Syndrome
idea · KG edge: biomarker_for
APOE contributes to Alzheimer's disease by regulating b
hypothesis · KG edge: activates

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

PROGRANULIN activates CX3CR1
PROGRANULIN biomarker_for APP
PROGRANULIN activates CXCL10
PROGRANULIN activates BDNF
PROGRANULIN activates FGF23
PROGRANULIN activates PLAU
PROGRANULIN activates VIM
PROGRANULIN biomarker_for S100B
PROGRANULIN biomarker_for HMGB1
PROGRANULIN biomarker_for TGM2