gene 735 words KG: DLG4 2026-03-24
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DLG4 Gene - PSD-95

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolDLG4
Full NameDiscs Large Homolog 4 / PSD-95
AliasesDLG4/PSD-95 gene
Chromosome8p21.2
FunctionDLG4/PSD-95 performs critical synaptic functions[3]
Molecular Weight95 kDa
Amino Acids724 aa
PathwaysDendritic Spine
UniProt ID[P78352](https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/P78352)
Ensembl IDENSG00000132587
GeneCardsDLG4
Human Protein AtlasDLG4
Synaptic scaffoldingOrganizes the postsynaptic density by anchoring NMDA receptors, AMPA receptors, and other signaling proteins
Synaptic transmissionRegulates glutamate receptor trafficking and function at excitatory synapses
Synaptic plasticityEssential for long-term potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD) induction
Associated DiseasesAging, Autism, Tinnitus, Williams' syndrome, autism spectrum disorders
InteractionsCASP3, NR3C1, FKBP5, FOS, PARP1, SYN1
KG Connections162 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING

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Related Hypotheses (14)

Hippocampal CA3-CA1 circuit rescue via neurogenesis and syna
Score: 0.68
CYP46A1 Overexpression Gene Therapy
Score: 0.63
Prefrontal sensory gating circuit restoration via PV interne
Score: 0.59
PARP1 Inhibition Therapy
Score: 0.58
Chromatin Accessibility Restoration via BRD4 Modulation
Score: 0.56

Related Analyses (8)

TDP-43 phase separation therapeutics for ALS-FTD
neurodegeneration · archived
Neuroinflammation resolution mechanisms and pro-resolving me
neurodegeneration · archived
Lipid raft composition changes in synaptic neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · completed
Circuit-level neural dynamics in neurodegeneration
neuroscience · archived
Epigenetic reprogramming in aging neurons
neurodegeneration · archived

See Also (6)

Apoptosis Pathway in Neurodegeneration
mechanism · KG edge: expressed_in
Packard Center for ALS Research
institution · KG edge: activates
APP Gene Dosage Reduction Therapy for Down Syndrome
idea · KG edge: associated_with
casp3
gene · KG edge: interacts_with
BDNF Gene
gene · KG edge: associated_with

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

DLG4 associated_with TNF
DLG4 co_discussed TNF
DLG4 associated_with PARP1
DLG4 associated_with SYN1
DLG4 associated_with GRIN2B
DLG4 expressed_in Amygdala
DLG4 interacts_with CASP3
DLG4 associated_with BDNF
DLG4 interacts_with NR3C1
DLG4 associated_with PVALB