gene 1,116 words KG: DRD2 2026-03-22
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DRD2 Gene

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolDRD2
Full NameDopamine Receptor D2
Chromosome11q23.2
Protein TypeGpcr
Target ClassGpcr
Functionis an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases.
Mechanism of ActionSmall molecule agonist or antagonist modulating dopamine signaling
Primary ExpressionStriatum, Substantia nigra, Pituitary, Cortex
DruggabilityHigh (0.90)
Clinical StageApproved
PathwaysPI3K
UniProt IDP14416
NCBI Gene ID1819
Ensembl IDENSG00000149295
GeneCardsDRD2
Human Protein AtlasDRD2
Associated DiseasesALS, Addiction, Alzheimer, Autism, Bipolar
Known Drugs/CompoundsL-DOPA, levodopa, UNC9995, D-520, quinpirole
InteractionsSNCA, JUN, HRH3, HCRTR2, ADRA1B, DRD1
SciDEX TargetView Target Profile (6 clinical trials)
KG Connections809 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsHPASTRING

Knowledge Graph

Related Hypotheses (24)

Smartphone-Detected Motor Variability Correction
Score: 0.56
Hippocampal CA3-CA1 circuit rescue via neurogenesis and syna
Score: 0.68
CYP46A1 Overexpression Gene Therapy
Score: 0.66
Selective APOE4 Degradation via Proteolysis Targeting Chimer
Score: 0.59
AMPK hypersensitivity in astrocytes creates enhanced mitocho
Score: 0.59

Related Analyses (8)

Digital biomarkers and AI-driven early detection of neurodeg
neurodegeneration · archived
Selective vulnerability of entorhinal cortex layer II neuron
neurodegeneration · archived
Neuroinflammation resolution mechanisms and pro-resolving me
neurodegeneration · archived
Lipid raft composition changes in synaptic neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · completed
Epigenetic clocks and biological aging in neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (6)

Computational Modeling of Alpha-Synuclein Propagation in PD
validation · proposed · Score: 0.40
Alpha-Synuclein Seed Amplification Assay Validation
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
Combination Therapy Sequencing in Parkinson's Disease
validation · proposed · Score: 0.40
Selective Vulnerability of Dopaminergic Neurons — Mechanism
validation · proposed · Score: 0.40
Experiment: Multi-Ethnic PD GWAS
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40

See Also (6)

Aging vs Neurodegeneration: Mechanistic Comparison Matr
mechanism · KG edge: protects_against
Alzheimer Indonesia
institution · KG edge: associated_with
AKT1 Gene
gene · KG edge: associated_with
ADRA1B — Alpha-1B Adrenergic Receptor
gene · KG edge: activates
ADRA1A Gene
gene · KG edge: activates

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

DRD2 inhibits neuroinflammation
DRD2 provides_data_for ds-83b31ef18d49
DRD2 associated_with neurodegeneration
DRD2 interacts_with SNCA
DRD2 co_discussed CHR2
DRD2 co_discussed CLOCK
DRD2 co_discussed CRH
DRD2 co_discussed BDNF
DRD2 co_discussed SNCA
DRD2 co_discussed ANGPT1