gene 3,385 words KG: PSEN2 2026-03-24
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PSEN2 — Presenilin 2

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolPSEN2
Full NamePresenilin 2
Chromosome1q42.13
Protein TypeAspartyl protease (catalytic subunit)
FunctionInitial cleavage: APP pre-processed by BACE1 to generate C99
Molecular Weight50 kDa
Amino Acids448 aa
Exons13
PathwaysBlood-Brain Barrier, Cholesterol, Dysbiosis, Epigenetic, Gut Microbiome
UniProt IDO00287
NCBI Gene ID5664
Ensembl IDENSG00000143801
OMIM600759
GeneCardsPSEN2
Human Protein AtlasPSEN2
Associated DiseasesAD, ALS, AMI, Aging, Alzheimer
Known Drugs/CompoundsRAPAMYCIN, rapamycin
InteractionsA2M, DHCR24, HMGCR, MAPT, PARP1, PEN2
KG Connections802 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsHPASTRING

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Related Hypotheses (18)

Selective APOE4 Degradation via Proteolysis Targeting Chimer
Score: 0.59
PARP1 Inhibition Therapy
Score: 0.58
SASP-Mediated Cholinergic Synapse Disruption
Score: 0.56
Competitive APOE4 Domain Stabilization Peptides
Score: 0.56
Senescent Microglia Resolution via Maresins-Senolytics Combi
Score: 0.55

Related Analyses (8)

4R-tau strain-specific spreading patterns in PSP vs CBD
neurodegeneration · archived
TDP-43 phase separation therapeutics for ALS-FTD
neurodegeneration · archived
Senolytic therapy for age-related neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · archived
Lipid raft composition changes in synaptic neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · completed
Mitochondrial transfer between astrocytes and neurons
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (2)

Metal Ion Homeostasis Dysregulation in Alzheimer's Disease
validation · proposed · Score: 0.40
Neural Stem Cell Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40

See Also (7)

Packard Center for ALS Research
institution · KG edge: associated_with
Alzheimer Indonesia
institution · KG edge: activates
AKT1 Gene
gene · KG edge: activates
ABCA2 Gene - ATP Binding Cassette Subfamily A Member 2
gene · KG edge: regulates
ABCA1 - ATP-Binding Cassette Transporter A1
gene · KG edge: regulates

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

PSEN2 cleaves APP
PSEN2 activates RAB9A
PSEN2 activates SOX9
PSEN2 activates TFEB
PSEN2 activates ULK1
PSEN2 activates UVRAG
PSEN2 activates VDAC2
PSEN2 activates WDR45
PSEN2 provides_data_for ds-83b31ef18d49
PSEN2 causes EOAD