biomarker 1,913 words KG: VIMENTIN 2026-03-24
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Vimentin - Biomarker

🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolVIMENTIN
Chromosome10p13
Protein FamilyType III intermediate filament protein
Functionis a type III intermediate filament protein encoded by the VIM gene.
Primary Expressionmesenchymal cells, fibroblasts, and astrocytes in the central nervous system
Subcellular LocalizationCytoplasm, intermediate filaments
Molecular Weight57 kDa
Amino Acids466 aa
PathwaysAutophagy, NOTCH_SIGNALING, Notch Signal Sending, Notch Signaling, Proteasome
UniProt IDP08670
GeneCardsVIMENTIN
Human Protein AtlasVIMENTIN
Central α-helical rod domainResponsible for dimerization and filament assembly PMID: 2847424
N-terminal head domainRegulates filament assembly and interaction with signaling molecules PMID: 21855637
C-terminal tail domainMediates interactions with other cytoskeletal elements and organelles PMID: 8898344
Associated DiseasesGlioblastoma, Ms, Tumor
Known Drugs/Compoundscolumbianadin
InteractionsFNDC5, FGF21, SOX2, GFAP, NOTCH1, DLK2
KG Connections325 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING

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Related Hypotheses (29)

Heterogeneous astrocyte activation states differentially imp
Score: 0.52
Astrocyte-Mediated Microglial Memory Erasure
Score: 0.46
TREM2-Dependent Microglial Senescence Transition
Score: 0.69
Hippocampal CA3-CA1 circuit rescue via neurogenesis and syna
Score: 0.68
Multi-Modal Stress Response Harmonization
Score: 0.60

Related Analyses (12)

4R-tau strain-specific spreading patterns in PSP vs CBD
neurodegeneration · archived
Astrocyte reactivity subtypes in neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · archived
Mitochondrial transfer between astrocytes and neurons
neurodegeneration · archived
TDP-43 phase separation therapeutics for ALS-FTD
neurodegeneration · archived
Microglia-astrocyte crosstalk amplification loops in neurode
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (4)

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
iPSC-NPC effects on astrocytes in vitro ICH model
exploratory · proposed · Score: 0.90
Blood Biomarker vs Tau PET for Treatment Monitoring
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40

See Also (12)

Apoptosis Pathway in Neurodegeneration
mechanism · KG edge: associated_with
Aging vs Neurodegeneration: Mechanistic Comparison Matr
mechanism · KG edge: biomarker_for
APP Gene Dosage Reduction Therapy for Down Syndrome
idea · KG edge: biomarker_for
ATG14 Gene
gene · KG edge: activates
ALDH1L1
gene · KG edge: expressed_in

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

VIMENTIN regulates NOTCH_SIGNALING
VIMENTIN regulates ATG14
VIMENTIN biomarker_for C1Q
VIMENTIN activates FNDC5
VIMENTIN activates FGF21
VIMENTIN expressed_in NESTIN
VIMENTIN inhibits SOX2
VIMENTIN inhibits GFAP
VIMENTIN inhibits NOTCH1
VIMENTIN expressed_in ALDH1L1