gene 2,464 words KG: abca1 2026-03-29
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ABCA1 - ATP-Binding Cassette Transporter A1

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolABCA1
Full NameATP-Binding Cassette Transporter A1
Chromosome9q31.1
Protein TypeTransporter
Target ClassTransporter
Functionis a full-size ABC transporter with a classic architecture
Mechanism of ActionSmall molecule modulators to enhance cholesterol efflux and HDL formation
Primary ExpressionBrain (astrocytes, microglia, neurons), liver, macrophages, intestine
DruggabilityMedium (0.47)
Clinical StageApproved
Molecular Weight~270 kDa
Amino Acids2,461 amino acids
Exons50
PathwaysCholesterol, Epigenetic, Lipid Metabolism, Microrna, Mitochondrial Function
UniProt IDO95477
NCBI Gene ID19
Ensembl IDENSG00000165029
OMIM205400 (Familial hypoalphalipoproteinemia)
GeneCardsABCA1
Human Protein AtlasABCA1
Associated DiseasesAD, ALS, ALZHEIMER, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, AMI, ARM
Known Drugs/Compounds25-Hydroxycholesterol, statins, dexamethasone, quercetin
InteractionsLDLR, SREBF2, APOE, LOX, ABCG1, P2RY12
SciDEX TargetView Target Profile (8 clinical trials)
SciDEX HypothesesHDL/apoE Particle Remodeling as a Therapeutic Swit
KG Connections1134 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsHPASTRING

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Related Hypotheses (30)

Membrane Cholesterol Gradient Modulators
Score: 0.52
APOE4-Specific Microglial Metabolic Rescue
Score: 0.50
Synthetic Biology BBB Endothelial Cell Reprogramming
Score: 0.57
Circadian-Synchronized LRP1 Pathway Activation
Score: 0.53
Engineered Apolipoprotein E4-Neutralizing Shuttle Peptides
Score: 0.51

Related Analyses (15)

Lipid raft composition changes in synaptic neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · completed
APOE4 structural biology and therapeutic targeting strategie
neurodegeneration · archived
Autophagy-lysosome pathway convergence across neurodegenerat
neurodegeneration · archived
Neuroinflammation resolution mechanisms and pro-resolving me
neurodegeneration · archived
What are the mechanisms by which gut microbiome dysbiosis in
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (4)

ABCA1 rs2230806 polymorphism association with dementia risk
exploratory · proposed · Score: 0.90
ER-Golgi Secretory Pathway Dysfunction in PD - Experiment De
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.46
Metal Ion Homeostasis Dysregulation in Alzheimer's Disease
validation · proposed · Score: 0.46
Synaptic Mitochondrial Resilience Enhancement for Parkinson'
validation · proposed · Score: 0.46

See Also (15)

ABI3 Gene
gene · KG edge: associated_with
ABCG4 Gene — ATP-Binding Cassette Subfamily G Member 4
gene · KG edge: regulates
ABCG1 Gene
gene · KG edge: activates
ABCA2 Gene - ATP Binding Cassette Subfamily A Member 2
gene · KG edge: activates
ABCA7 (Redirect)
redirect · KG edge: associated_with

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