gene 1,754 words KG: CASP1 2026-03-27
kind:genesection:genestopic:alzheimerstopic:parkinsonstopic:alstopic:neuroinflammation
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CASP1 Gene

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolCASP1
AliasesCaspase-1, ICE, IL-1β converting enzyme
Chromosome11q22.3
Protein TypeProtease
Target ClassProtease
FunctionSmall molecule covalent inhibitor of caspase-1 proteolytic activity
Mechanism of ActionSmall molecule covalent inhibitor of caspase-1 proteolytic activity
DruggabilityMedium (0.46)
Clinical StagePhase II
Molecular Weight45 kDa
Amino Acids404 aa
Exons11
PathwaysNF-κB
UniProt IDP29465
NCBI Gene ID842
GeneCardsCASP1
Human Protein AtlasCASP1
Associated DiseasesALS, ALZHEIMER, Aging, Atherosclerosis, Cancer
Known Drugs/CompoundsPterostilbene, rapamycin, KAEMPFEROL
InteractionsNLRP3, IL1B, PYCARD, SNCA, ASC, SQSTM1
SciDEX TargetView Target Profile (3 clinical trials)
KG Connections851 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsHPASTRING

Knowledge Graph

Related Hypotheses (30)

Microbial Inflammasome Priming Prevention
Score: 0.58
Gut Microbiome Remodeling to Prevent Systemic NLRP3 Priming
Score: 0.61
Microglial AIM2 Inflammasome as the Primary Driver of TDP-43
Score: 0.60
Astrocyte-Intrinsic NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation by Alpha-S
Score: 0.60
Mitochondrial DAMPs-Driven AIM2 Inflammasome Activation in N
Score: 0.58

Related Analyses (12)

What are the mechanisms by which gut microbiome dysbiosis in
neurodegeneration · archived
TDP-43 phase separation therapeutics for ALS-FTD
neurodegeneration · archived
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

Related Experiments (3)

Alpha-Synuclein Aggregation Triggers — Sporadic PD Initiatio
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
Sporadic ALS Initiation Biology: Deep Phenotyping of At-Risk
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
Microbiome-Gut Barrier Signatures in ALS — Experiment Design
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40

See Also (15)

Apoptosis Pathway in Neurodegeneration
mechanism · KG edge: associated_with
Aging vs Neurodegeneration: Mechanistic Comparison Matr
mechanism · KG edge: causes
APP Gene Dosage Reduction Therapy for Down Syndrome
idea · KG edge: activates
AIM2 Inflammasome Modulation Therapy for Neurodegenerat
idea · KG edge: associated_with
ASC (PYCARD)
gene · KG edge: associated_with

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

CASP1 co_discussed PYCARD
CASP1 activates PYCARD
CASP1 expressed_in TLR4
CASP1 inhibits TLR4
CASP1 inhibits GPX4
CASP1 co_discussed INFLAMMASOME
CASP1 co_discussed DOPAMINERGIC
CASP1 co_discussed NEURON
CASP1 co_discussed NFKB
CASP1 inhibits NEUROINFLAMMATION