gene 2,034 words KG: SOX2 2026-03-27
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SOX2

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolSOX2
Full NameSRY-Box Transcription Factor 2
Chromosome3q26.33
Protein TypeTranscription Factor
FunctionThe SOX2 protein forms homodimers or heterodimers with other SOX proteins to bind specific DNA sequences (AACAAT/G) and regulate gene expression.
Primary ExpressionNeural stem cells, neural progenitors, specific mature neurons
Molecular Weight34 kDa
Amino Acids80 aa
PathwaysAlzheimer's Disease Pathogenesis, Autophagy, Cell Cycle, Circadian Rhythm, Epigenetic
UniProt IDP35745
NCBI Gene ID6657
Ensembl IDENSG00000104946
OMIM184429
GeneCardsSOX2
Human Protein AtlasSOX2
Associated DiseasesALS, Alzheimer'S Disease, Inflammation, Ms, Senescence
InteractionsPOU5F1, KLF4, IL6, STAT3, SRC, GFAP
KG Connections553 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsHPASTRING

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Related Hypotheses (18)

Chromatin Accessibility Restoration via BRD4 Modulation
Score: 0.56
Epigenetic Memory Erasure via TET2 Activation
Score: 0.52
TET2-Mediated Demethylation Rejuvenation Therapy
Score: 0.47
Temporal TET2-Mediated Hydroxymethylation Cycling
Score: 0.41
Partial Neuronal Reprogramming via Modified Yamanaka Cocktai
Score: 0.40

Related Analyses (11)

TDP-43 phase separation therapeutics for ALS-FTD
neurodegeneration · archived
Astrocyte reactivity subtypes in neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · archived
Senolytic therapy for age-related neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · archived
Sleep disruption as cause and consequence of neurodegenerati
neurodegeneration · archived
RNA binding protein dysregulation across ALS FTD and AD
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (6)

Neural Stem Cell Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
Blood Biomarker vs Tau PET for Treatment Monitoring
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
CRISPR Gene Correction Approaches for CBS/PSP
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
AAV-LRRK2 Gene Therapy IND-Enabling Study Design
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
Non-Motor Symptom Progression in Parkinson's Disease — Mecha
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40

See Also (8)

Aging vs Neurodegeneration: Mechanistic Comparison Matr
mechanism · KG edge: activates
Alzheimer Indonesia
institution · KG edge: expressed_in
ALDH1L1
gene · KG edge: expressed_in
ADRA1D Gene
gene · KG edge: regulates
ADCY9 Gene
gene · KG edge: regulates

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

SOX2 activates POU5F1
SOX2 activates KLF4
SOX2 activates IL6
SOX2 activates STAT3
SOX2 activates SRC
SOX2 expressed_in EGF
SOX2 inhibits GFAP
SOX2 expressed_in NESTIN
SOX2 expressed_in ALDH1L1
SOX2 inhibits NOTCH1