gene 757 words KG: aqp1 2026-03-20
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AQP1 Gene

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolAQP1
Full NameAquaporin 1
Chromosome7p14.3
Protein TypeChannel
Target ClassIon Channel
Functionencodes a water channel protein that facilitates rapid water transport across cell membranes.
Mechanism of ActionAQP1 functions as a water channel protein facilitating transmembrane water flux, with emerging evidence suggesting its involvement in neuroinflammatory processes and potential contribution to neuronal cell volume regulation and edema formation in neurodegenerative conditions. In the context of neurodegeneration, AQP1 may modulate neuronal and glial cell responses to oxidative stress, inflammation, and cellular metabolic perturbations, making it a potential strategic target for therapeutic intervention.
Primary Expressionthe central nervous system, particularly in the choroid plexus, where it plays a critical role in [cerebrospinal fluid (
DruggabilityLow (0.39)
Clinical StageApproved
Molecular Weight28 kDa
PathwaysAngiogenesis, Complement, Epigenetic, Glycolysis, Immune Response
UniProt IDP29972
NCBI Gene ID358
Ensembl IDENSG00000240583
OMIM107700
GeneCardsAQP1
Human Protein AtlasAQP1
Associated DiseasesALS, Aging, Alzheimer, Alzheimer'S Disease
Known Drugs/CompoundsH2O2, Hydrogen Peroxide
InteractionsHDAC4, MEF2A, AQP4, TTR, C1Q, TNF
SciDEX TargetView Target Profile (6 clinical trials)
SciDEX HypothesesOsmotic Gradient Restoration via Selective AQP1 En
KG Connections315 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsHPASTRING

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Related Hypotheses (11)

Osmotic Gradient Restoration via Selective AQP1 Enhancement
Score: 0.43
CYP46A1 Overexpression Gene Therapy
Score: 0.63
SASP-Driven Aquaporin-4 Dysregulation
Score: 0.59
Circadian Glymphatic Rescue Therapy (Melatonin-focused)
Score: 0.55
Glymphatic System-Enhanced Antibody Clearance Reversal
Score: 0.54

Related Analyses (6)

Perivascular spaces and glymphatic clearance failure in AD
neurodegeneration · archived
Blood-brain barrier transport mechanisms for antibody therap
neurodegeneration · archived
Neuroinflammation resolution mechanisms and pro-resolving me
neurodegeneration · archived
Lipid raft composition changes in synaptic neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · completed
Sleep disruption as cause and consequence of neurodegenerati
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (4)

CSF Dynamic Biomarkers for Differential Diagnosis of NPH vs
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.90
CSF Dynamic Biomarkers for Differential Diagnosis of NPH vs
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
Proposed experiment from debate on Perivascular spaces and g
falsification · proposed · Score: 0.40
Proposed experiment from debate on Perivascular spaces and g
falsification · proposed · Score: 0.40

See Also (5)

Aging vs Neurodegeneration: Mechanistic Comparison Matr
mechanism · KG edge: inhibits
Packard Center for ALS Research
institution · KG edge: expressed_in
Alzheimer Indonesia
institution · KG edge: activates
AMPK (AMP-Activated Protein Kinase)
entity · KG edge: associated_with
Neurodegeneration
disease · KG edge: implicated_in

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aqp1 implicated_in neurodegeneration