| Gene Symbol | CAVEOLIN |
| Full Name | 1 Protein (CAV1) |
| Aliases | CAVEOLIN1PROTEIN |
| Protein Family | Caveolin family |
| Target Class | Structural Protein |
| Function | The CAV1 gene encodes caveolin-1, a 22-24 kDa integral membrane protein that serves as the principal structural component of caveolae. |
| Mechanism of Action | No established drugging mechanism for structural membrane protein |
| Subcellular Localization | Plasma membrane (caveolae), Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi |
| Druggability | Low (0.35) |
| Clinical Stage | Approved |
| Molecular Weight | ~22 kDa |
| UniProt ID | P49897 |
| GeneCards | CAVEOLIN |
| Human Protein Atlas | CAVEOLIN |
| Protein Name | Caveolin-1 (CAV1) |
| Associated Diseases | ALS, ALZHEIMER, Anxiety, Atherosclerosis |
| Known Drugs/Compounds | Daidzein |
| Interactions | TFR1, LRP1, ABCB1, HIF1A, BECN1, CLDN5 |
| SciDEX Target | View Target Profile (1 clinical trials) |
| KG Connections | 517 knowledge graph edges |
| Databases | GeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING |