gene 2,748 words KG: SNCA 2026-03-24
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SNCA — Alpha-Synuclein

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolSNCA
Full NameAlpha-Synuclein
Chromosome4q22.1
Protein TypeStructural Protein
Target ClassStructural Protein
FunctionImmunotherapy targeting alpha-synuclein aggregates or small molecules preventing aggregation
Mechanism of ActionImmunotherapy targeting alpha-synuclein aggregates or small molecules preventing aggregation
Primary ExpressionSubstantia nigra, Cerebral cortex, Presynaptic terminals
DruggabilityMedium (0.49)
Clinical StagePhase II
PathwaysAkt, Alpha-Synuclein, Autophagy, Cell Cycle, Epigenetic
UniProt IDP37840
NCBI Gene ID6622
Ensembl IDENSG00000145335
OMIM163890
GeneCardsSNCA
Human Protein AtlasSNCA
Associated DiseasesAD, ALI, ALS, ALZHEIMERS_DISEASE, Aging, Alpha-Synucleinopathies
Known Drugs/CompoundsRna G-Quadruplex, Phosphatidic Acid, RAPAMYCIN, ASO, PBT434, D-520
InteractionsDRD2, HSPA1A, DNMT1, TLR4, FAM134B, LC3
SciDEX TargetView Target Profile (8 clinical trials)
SciDEX HypothesesNeuronal Subtype-Specific Alpha-Synuclein Expressi
KG Connections2895 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsHPASTRING

Knowledge Graph

Related Hypotheses (30)

Smartphone-Detected Motor Variability Correction
Score: 0.56
Microbial Metabolite-Mediated α-Synuclein Disaggregation
Score: 0.45
Enteric Nervous System Prion-Like Propagation Blockade
Score: 0.44
Neuronal Subtype-Specific Alpha-Synuclein Expression Normali
Score: 0.38
Chaperone-Mediated APOE4 Refolding Enhancement
Score: 0.48

Related Analyses (19)

SEA-AD Gene Expression Profiling — Allen Brain Cell Atlas
neurodegeneration · completed
Digital biomarkers and AI-driven early detection of neurodeg
neurodegeneration · archived
What are the mechanisms by which gut microbiome dysbiosis in
neurodegeneration · archived
Blood-brain barrier transport mechanisms for antibody therap
neurodegeneration · archived
Microglia-astrocyte crosstalk amplification loops in neurode
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (24)

Long-term perampanel treatment in A53T BAC-SNCA mice with PF
validation · proposed · Score: 0.95
Longitudinal TLR2 reporter gene study in α-synuclein mice
validation · proposed · Score: 0.90
PFF uptake in primary hippocampal neurons with inhibitors
exploratory · proposed · Score: 0.90
Dexamethasone treatment study in α-synuclein mice
validation · proposed · Score: 0.85
PFF clearance kinetics in Snca knockout mice
validation · proposed · Score: 0.80

See Also (15)

ACLY Inhibition Rescues Alpha-Synuclein Autophagy
mechanism · KG edge: activates
Accelerating Medicines Partnership for Alzheimer's Dise
institution · KG edge: associated_with
AIF1 Gene
gene · KG edge: inhibits
ACTG1 Gene
gene · KG edge: interacts_with
ACTB Gene
gene · KG edge: inhibits

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

SNCA encodes alpha_synuclein
SNCA associated_with neurodegeneration
SNCA interacts_with DRD2
SNCA interacts_with HSPA1A
SNCA interacts_with DNMT1
SNCA interacts_with TLR4
SNCA co_discussed ANGPT1
SNCA co_discussed ULK1
SNCA co_discussed PDGFRB
SNCA co_discussed TGFB1