gene 568 words KG: SIRT6 2026-03-24
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SIRT6 Gene

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolSIRT6
Chromosome19p13.3<br>
Protein TypeEpigenetic Regulator
Target ClassEpigenetic Regulator
FunctionSIRT6 exhibits multiple enzymatic activities
Mechanism of ActionSmall molecule activation or inhibition of NAD+-dependent deacetylase activity
Primary Expressionmost tissues: - Brain: cortex, hippocampus, cerebellum - Substantia nigra - Low expression but
DruggabilityLow (0.41)
Clinical StagePhase I
Molecular Weight36 kDa
PathwaysNF-κB
UniProt IDQ9Y5W5
NCBI Gene ID51588
Ensembl IDENSG00000173120
GeneCardsSIRT6
Human Protein AtlasSIRT6
Associated DiseasesAGING, ALS, AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS, Alzheimer
Known Drugs/CompoundsWithaferin A, nicotinamide, rapamycin
InteractionsEGR2, PARP1, CD38, HNRNPA2B1, NAMPT, CD36
SciDEX TargetView Target Profile (1 clinical trials)
SciDEX HypothesesSIRT6-NAD+ Axis Enhancement Therapy
KG Connections433 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsHPASTRING

Knowledge Graph

Related Hypotheses (25)

SIRT6-NAD+ Axis Enhancement Therapy
Score: 0.39
Hippocampal CA3-CA1 circuit rescue via neurogenesis and syna
Score: 0.68
CYP46A1 Overexpression Gene Therapy
Score: 0.63
Senescence-Activated NAD+ Depletion Rescue
Score: 0.60
PARP1 Inhibition Therapy
Score: 0.58

Related Analyses (12)

TDP-43 phase separation therapeutics for ALS-FTD
neurodegeneration · archived
Astrocyte reactivity subtypes in neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · archived
Autophagy-lysosome pathway convergence across neurodegenerat
neurodegeneration · archived
Senolytic therapy for age-related neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · archived
Neuroinflammation resolution mechanisms and pro-resolving me
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (4)

Sirtuin Dysfunction Validation in Parkinson's Disease
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
Sirtuin Pathway Dysfunction Validation in Parkinson's Diseas
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
Proposed experiment from debate on Epigenetic clocks and bio
falsification · proposed · Score: 0.40
Proposed experiment from debate on Epigenetic clocks and bio
falsification · proposed · Score: 0.40

See Also (12)

Apoptosis Pathway in Neurodegeneration
mechanism · KG edge: expressed_in
Aging vs Neurodegeneration: Mechanistic Comparison Matr
mechanism · KG edge: activates
Alzheimer Indonesia
institution · KG edge: associated_with
APP Gene Dosage Reduction Therapy for Down Syndrome
idea · KG edge: co_discussed
CD38 Molecule (CD38)
gene · KG edge: activates

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

SIRT6 associated_with neurodegeneration
SIRT6 co_discussed DNMT1
SIRT6 co_discussed FOXO3
SIRT6 inhibits EGR2
SIRT6 inhibits PARP1
SIRT6 inhibits CD38
SIRT6 inhibits HNRNPA2B1
SIRT6 inhibits NAMPT
SIRT6 activates CD36
SIRT6 regulates HDAC11