gene 1,292 words KG: GCH1 2026-03-27
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GCH1 Gene

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolGCH1
Full NameGTP Cyclohydrolase 1
Chromosome14q22.2
Protein TypeEnzyme
FunctionThis enzymatic reaction represents a critical control point in the BH4 biosynthetic pathway [@thony1998].
Primary Expressionmultiple tissues:
Molecular Weight30 kDa
Amino Acids273 aa
Exons6
PathwaysNF-κB
UniProt ID[P30793](https://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/P30793)
Ensembl IDENSG00000131979
GeneCardsGCH1
Human Protein AtlasGCH1
Associated DiseasesALS, Alzheimer, Ms, Parkinson, Parkinson's disease
InteractionsJUN, ATF4, FSP1, SCD1, GPX4, NRF2
KG Connections211 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING

Knowledge Graph

Related Hypotheses (13)

Hippocampal CA3-CA1 circuit rescue via neurogenesis and syna
Score: 0.68
CYP46A1 Overexpression Gene Therapy
Score: 0.63
Selective APOE4 Degradation via Proteolysis Targeting Chimer
Score: 0.59
Competitive APOE4 Domain Stabilization Peptides
Score: 0.56
APOE4 Allosteric Rescue via Small Molecule Chaperones
Score: 0.54

Related Analyses (6)

Senolytic therapy for age-related neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · archived
Neuroinflammation resolution mechanisms and pro-resolving me
neurodegeneration · archived
What are the mechanisms by which gut microbiome dysbiosis in
neurodegeneration · archived
Lipid raft composition changes in synaptic neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · completed
SEA-AD Gene Expression Profiling — Allen Brain Cell Atlas
neurodegeneration · completed

See Also (15)

Packard Center for ALS Research
institution · KG edge: activates
APOE contributes to Alzheimer's disease by regulating b
hypothesis · KG edge: associated_with
DHODH — Dihydroorotate Dehydrogenase
gene · KG edge: inhibits
CYP3A4 — Cytochrome P450 3A4
gene · KG edge: associated_with
CYP2D6 — Cytochrome P450 2D6
gene · KG edge: associated_with

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

GCH1 associated_with LRRK2
GCH1 associated_with GPNMB
GCH1 associated_with APOE
GCH1 associated_with NUCKS1
GCH1 activates JUN
GCH1 associated_with CYP3A4
GCH1 associated_with SLC6A3
GCH1 associated_with SNCA
GCH1 associated_with DRD2
GCH1 associated_with SLC6A2