gene 891 words KG: GS3KB 2026-03-24
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GSK3B — Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3 Beta

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolGSK3B
Full NameGlycogen Synthase Kinase 3 Beta
AliasesGSK-3β, TPKII, Tau tubulin kinase (TTBK)
Chromosome3q13.33
Protein TypeSerine/Threonine Kinase
Functionis a constitutively active serine/threonine kinase encoded by the GSK3B gene that plays central and multifaceted roles in cellular physiology[@woodgett1990].
Molecular Weight47 kDa (420 amino acids)
Amino Acids420 aa
Exons12
PathwaysAkt, Cholesterol, Mapk, Microrna, Nf-Kb
GeneCardsGSK3B
Human Protein AtlasGSK3B
Wnt signalingGSK3B is a key component of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, where it phosphorylates β-catenin targeting it for degradation<sup>[2]</sup>
Glycogen metabolismOriginally identified as a regulator of glycogen synthase, hence its name
Synaptic plasticityGSK3B regulates NMDA receptor trafficking, AMPA receptor internalization, and long-term potentiation (LTP)<sup>[3]</sup>
Associated DiseasesALS, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, APOPTOSIS, Aging, Alzheimer
Known Drugs/CompoundsRAPAMYCIN, Tideglusib, Ficus deltoidea, Sulforaphane, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2
InteractionsAKT, PTEN, MTOR, MAP1LC3B, LC3, ERN1
KG Connections1104 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING

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