protein 878 words KG: CX3CR1PROTEIN 2026-03-22
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CX3CR1 Protein (Fractalkine Receptor)

🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolCX3CR1
Full NameCX3C Chemokine Receptor 1
Chromosome3p21.31
Protein TypeGpcr
Target ClassGpcr
FunctionGPCR antagonist modulating microglial activation and neuroinflammation
Mechanism of ActionGPCR antagonist modulating microglial activation and neuroinflammation
Primary ExpressionMicroglia, Monocytes, NK cells, T cells
Subcellular Localization</th><td>Plasma membrane, endosomes</td></tr>
DruggabilityLow (0.44)
Clinical StagePhase II
PathwaysComplement, Immune Response, Neuroinflammatory, Oxidative Stress, Synaptic Plasticity
UniProt IDP41597
NCBI Gene ID1524
Ensembl IDENSG00000168329
OMIM601470
GeneCardsCX3CR1
Human Protein AtlasCX3CR1
Associated DiseasesALS, Aging, Alzheimer, Alzheimer's Disease
Known Drugs/CompoundsBaicalein
InteractionsTREM2, APP, TNF, CD163, CD68, NRF2
SciDEX TargetView Target Profile (7 clinical trials)
SciDEX HypothesesFractalkine Axis Amplification via CX3CR1 Positive
Optogenetic Microglial Deactivation via Engineered
KG Connections1272 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsHPASTRING

Knowledge Graph

Related Hypotheses (11)

Synaptic Pruning Precision Therapy
Score: 0.47
Fractalkine Axis Amplification via CX3CR1 Positive Allosteri
Score: 0.50
Optogenetic Microglial Deactivation via Engineered Inhibitor
Score: 0.38
Circadian Glymphatic Entrainment via Targeted Orexin Recepto
Score: 0.62
Cell-Type Specific TREM2 Upregulation in DAM Microglia
Score: 0.52

Related Analyses (10)

Blood-brain barrier transport mechanisms for antibody therap
neurodegeneration · archived
Synaptic pruning by microglia in early AD
neurodegeneration · archived
Mitochondrial transfer between astrocytes and neurons
neurodegeneration · archived
Perivascular spaces and glymphatic clearance failure in AD
neurodegeneration · archived
Protein aggregation cross-seeding across neurodegenerative d
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (11)

Proposed experiment from debate on Synaptic pruning by micro
falsification · proposed · Score: 0.40
CB2R deletion effects on GVHD-induced behavioral changes
validation · proposed · Score: 0.90
s:** - GPR32 knockout in microglia should worsen neuroinflam
falsification · proposed · Score: 0.40
DLB Treatment Response Biomarkers — Predicting Cholinesteras
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
FTD Microglia Role: Protective vs Destructive Mechanism Stud
validation · proposed · Score: 0.40

See Also (1)

Neurodegeneration
disease · KG edge: implicated_in