gene 2,103 words KG: TGM2 2026-03-26
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TGM2 — Transglutaminase 2

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolTGM2
Full NameTransglutaminase 2
Protein TypeEnzyme
Target ClassEnzyme
FunctionSmall molecule inhibitors of transglutaminase enzymatic activity
Mechanism of ActionSmall molecule inhibitors of transglutaminase enzymatic activity
Primary Expressionvarious tissues, including the central nervous system, where it is particularly abundant in neurons and glial cells
DruggabilityMedium (0.49)
Clinical StagePhase II
Molecular Weight77 kDa
Amino Acids687 aa
PathwaysAutophagy, G Protein Signaling, Histone Modification, neuronal differentiation
UniProt IDA2A2A0
Ensembl IDENSG00000198959
GeneCardsTGM2
Human Protein AtlasTGM2
Associated DiseasesALS, Aging, Alzheimer, Alzheimer'S Disease
Known Drugs/CompoundsCystamine Dihydrochloride, Urolithin A, organophosphates
InteractionsGPNMB, HMGB1, C1Q, APP, S100B, STAT1
SciDEX TargetView Target Profile (5 clinical trials)
SciDEX HypothesesTransglutaminase-2 Cross-Linking Inhibition Strate
Low Complexity Domain Cross-Linking Inhibition
KG Connections807 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING

Knowledge Graph

Related Hypotheses (26)

Low Complexity Domain Cross-Linking Inhibition
Score: 0.42
Transglutaminase-2 Cross-Linking Inhibition Strategy
Score: 0.49
Hippocampal CA3-CA1 circuit rescue via neurogenesis and syna
Score: 0.68
Phase-Separated Organelle Targeting
Score: 0.52
Cell-Type Specific TREM2 Upregulation in DAM Microglia
Score: 0.52

Related Analyses (8)

Protein aggregation cross-seeding across neurodegenerative d
neurodegeneration · archived
TDP-43 phase separation therapeutics for ALS-FTD
neurodegeneration · archived
Autophagy-lysosome pathway convergence across neurodegenerat
neurodegeneration · archived
Lipid raft composition changes in synaptic neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · completed
Tau propagation mechanisms and therapeutic interception poin
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (2)

Proposed experiment from debate on TDP-43 undergoes liquid-l
falsification · proposed · Score: 0.40
Proposed experiment from debate on TDP-43 undergoes liquid-l
falsification · proposed · Score: 0.40

See Also (6)

Aging vs Neurodegeneration: Mechanistic Comparison Matr
mechanism · KG edge: associated_with
Alzheimer Indonesia
institution · KG edge: activates
ADAM10 — A Disintegrin And Metalloproteinase Domain 10
gene · KG edge: associated_with
ABCG1 Gene
gene · KG edge: expressed_in
Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities (ARIA)
entity · KG edge: activates

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

TGM2 binds_to LC3
TGM2 mediates POSTTRANSLATIONAL MODIFICATION
TGM2 interacts_with VAMP8
TGM2 regulates VAMP8
TGM2 therapeutic_target THERAPEUTIC_TARGET
TGM2 activates NFKB
TGM2 regulates NEUROINFLAMMATION
TGM2 expressed_in MICROGLIA
TGM2 associated_with ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
TGM2 mediates SEROTONYLATION