gene 1,453 words KG: HERC1 2026-03-28
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HERC1 — HECT and RLD Domain Containing E3 Ubiquitin Protein Ligase 1

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolHERC1
Full NameHECT and RLD Domain Containing E3 Ubiquitin Protein Ligase 1
Chromosome15q22.31
Protein TypeLigase
Functionis a massive E3 ubiquitin ligase enzyme that plays critical roles in protein quality control, autophagy, DNA repair, and cellular signaling.
Subcellular Localization2. **HECT Domain** (C-terminal)
Molecular Weight532 kDa
Amino Acids862 aa
Exons54
PathwaysHERC1 Role
Ensembl IDENSG00000102786
GeneCardsHERC1
Human Protein AtlasHERC1
TissueExpression Level
BrainVery High
Associated Diseasesneurodegeneration
DatabasesGeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING

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Related Hypotheses (12)

Purinergic Signaling Polarization Control
Score: 0.55
Mechanosensitive Ion Channel Reprogramming
Score: 0.51
Lipid Droplet Dynamics as Phenotype Switches
Score: 0.46
APOE-Dependent Autophagy Restoration
Score: 0.61
Dual-Domain Antibodies with Engineered Fc-FcRn Affinity Modu
Score: 0.57

Related Analyses (9)

TDP-43 phase separation therapeutics for ALS-FTD
neurodegeneration · archived
Astrocyte reactivity subtypes in neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · archived
Blood-brain barrier transport mechanisms for antibody therap
neurodegeneration · archived
APOE4 structural biology and therapeutic targeting strategie
neurodegeneration · archived
Protein aggregation cross-seeding across neurodegenerative d
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (3)

ER-Golgi Secretory Pathway Dysfunction in PD - Experiment De
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
Cytochrome Therapeutics
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
Macroautophagy Dysfunction in PD - Experiment Design
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40

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