protein 1,014 words KG: GPX4 2026-03-19
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GPX4 (Glutathione Peroxidase 4)

🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolGPX4
Full NameGlutathione Peroxidase 4
Chromosome19p13.3
Protein TypeEnzyme
Target ClassEnzyme
FunctionGPX4 serves as the primary defense against lipid peroxidation in cellular membranes
Mechanism of ActionSmall molecule inhibitor or activator of peroxidase activity
Subcellular Localization</strong></td><td>Cytosol, Mitochondria, Nucleus</td></tr>
DruggabilityLow (0.41)
Clinical StagePhase II
Molecular Weight22 kDa
PathwaysAkt, Apoptosis, Autophagy, Differentiation, Epigenetic
UniProt IDP36969
Ensembl IDENSG00000167468
GeneCardsGPX4
Human Protein AtlasGPX4
Associated DiseasesALS, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, Alzheimer, Cancer, Carcinoma
Known Drugs/CompoundsNICOTINAMIDE, TEMOZOLOMIDE, N-ACETYLCYSTEINE, icariin, paricalcitol, curcumin
InteractionsSLC7A11, SOX9, MMP1, FER, TFR1, MLKL
SciDEX TargetView Target Profile (10 clinical trials)
SciDEX HypothesesFerroptosis Inhibition for α-Synuclein Neuroprotec
KG Connections2167 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING

Knowledge Graph

Related Hypotheses (30)

Senescence-Induced Lipid Peroxidation Spreading
Score: 0.53
Bacterial Enzyme-Mediated Dopamine Precursor Synthesis
Score: 0.36
Ferroptosis Inhibition for α-Synuclein Neuroprotection
Score: 0.55
40 Hz Gamma Entrainment Gates ACSL4-Mediated Ferroptotic Pri
Score: 0.51
ACSL4-Ferroptotic Priming in Stressed Oligodendrocytes Drive
Score: 0.51

Related Analyses (19)

Senolytic therapy for age-related neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · archived
Selective vulnerability of entorhinal cortex layer II neuron
neurodegeneration · archived
4R-tau strain-specific spreading patterns in PSP vs CBD
neurodegeneration · archived
Blood-brain barrier transport mechanisms for antibody therap
neurodegeneration · archived
Digital biomarkers and AI-driven early detection of neurodeg
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (19)

S-equol-induced ferroptosis mechanism in TNBC cells
exploratory · proposed · Score: 0.90
Gandouling protection against brain injury in Wilson's disea
validation · proposed · Score: 0.90
Peroxisome Dysfunction Validation in Parkinson's Disease
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
Acteoside treatment in LPS-induced SALI mouse model
validation · proposed · Score: 0.90
Animal Model Comparison for Neurodegenerative Disease Therap
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40

See Also (3)

Aging vs Neurodegeneration: Mechanistic Comparison Matr
mechanism · KG edge: activates
AIF Gene
gene · KG edge: regulates
ACSL4 Gene - Acyl-CoA Synthetase Long Chain Family Memb
gene · KG edge: activates

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

GPX4 associated_with neurodegeneration
GPX4 interacts_with SLC7A11
GPX4 co_discussed PLA2G6
GPX4 co_discussed MMP2
GPX4 co_discussed C3
GPX4 co_discussed PLA2G4A
GPX4 co_discussed IL1B
GPX4 co_discussed DNASE2
GPX4 co_discussed STING1
GPX4 inhibits ferroptosis