gene 1,031 words KG: CRH 2026-03-21
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CRH Gene

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolCRH
Chromosome8q13
Protein TypeLigand
Target ClassLigand
FunctionThe CRH gene encodes prepro-CRH, a precursor peptide that is processed to mature CRH.
Mechanism of ActionCRH receptor antagonist blocking stress hormone signaling
Primary Expressionbrain regions involved in stress and emotion:
DruggabilityLow (0.34)
Clinical StageApproved
Amino Acids41 aa
PathwaysApoptosis, Blood-Brain Barrier, Complement, HPA-axis, HPA_AXIS
UniProt IDP06850
Ensembl IDENSG00000118271
GeneCardsCRH
Human Protein AtlasCRH
Associated DiseasesALS, Addiction, Alopecia Areata, Alzheimer, Cancer
Known Drugs/Compoundsdexamethasone
InteractionsNR3C1, TNFA, FKBP5, JUN, CRHR1, BDNF
SciDEX TargetView Target Profile (10 clinical trials)
KG Connections649 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING

Knowledge Graph

Related Hypotheses (21)

Multi-Modal Stress Response Harmonization
Score: 0.60
Hippocampal CA3-CA1 circuit rescue via neurogenesis and syna
Score: 0.68
Nutrient-Sensing Epigenetic Circuit Reactivation
Score: 0.67
CYP46A1 Overexpression Gene Therapy
Score: 0.63
AMPK hypersensitivity in astrocytes creates enhanced mitocho
Score: 0.57

Related Analyses (7)

Digital biomarkers and AI-driven early detection of neurodeg
neurodegeneration · archived
Microglia-astrocyte crosstalk amplification loops in neurode
neurodegeneration · archived
Neuroinflammation resolution mechanisms and pro-resolving me
neurodegeneration · archived
Lipid raft composition changes in synaptic neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · completed
Epigenetic reprogramming in aging neurons
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (2)

Sporadic ALS Initiation Biology: Deep Phenotyping of At-Risk
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
Experiment Index
validation · proposed · Score: 0.40

See Also (6)

Aging vs Neurodegeneration: Mechanistic Comparison Matr
mechanism · KG edge: activates
Alzheimer Indonesia
institution · KG edge: activates
APP Gene Dosage Reduction Therapy for Down Syndrome
idea · KG edge: activates
adra2b Gene
gene · KG edge: expressed_in
Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities (ARIA)
entity · KG edge: activates

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

CRH upregulates FKBP5
CRH upregulates IL18
CRH inhibits PTSD
CRH interacts_with UROCORTIN
CRH causes DEPRESSION
CRH associated_with neurodegeneration
CRH interacts_with NR3C1
CRH interacts_with TNFA
CRH co_discussed BDNF
CRH co_discussed ULK1