protein 655 words KG: NCSTN 2026-03-22
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NCSTN Protein

🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolNCSTN
AliasesNicastrin
Protein FamilyAnterior pharynx defective (APH) family
FunctionNicastrin functions as part of the gamma-secretase complex which includes: - Presenilin (PSEN1 or PSEN2): The catalytic subunit - Aph-1 (APH1A/B/L): Stabilizes the complex - Pen-2: Required for comple
Subcellular LocalizationEndoplasmic reticulum, Golgi, plasma membrane
Molecular Weight230 kDa
Amino Acids600 aa
PathwaysNotch, Notch signaling
UniProt IDQ9Y5G0
GeneCardsNCSTN
Human Protein AtlasNCSTN
Associated DiseasesAD, ALS, AMI, Alzheimer, Alzheimer's disease
InteractionsFAS, TNF, LMNA, APH1B, APOE, IL6
KG Connections195 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING

Knowledge Graph

Related Hypotheses (11)

Selective APOE4 Degradation via Proteolysis Targeting Chimer
Score: 0.59
PARP1 Inhibition Therapy
Score: 0.58
Competitive APOE4 Domain Stabilization Peptides
Score: 0.56
APOE4 Allosteric Rescue via Small Molecule Chaperones
Score: 0.54
Targeted APOE4-to-APOE3 Base Editing Therapy
Score: 0.53

Related Analyses (9)

4R-tau strain-specific spreading patterns in PSP vs CBD
neurodegeneration · archived
TDP-43 phase separation therapeutics for ALS-FTD
neurodegeneration · archived
APOE4 structural biology and therapeutic targeting strategie
neurodegeneration · archived
Mitochondrial transfer between astrocytes and neurons
neurodegeneration · archived
SEA-AD Gene Expression Profiling — Allen Brain Cell Atlas
neurodegeneration · completed

See Also (11)

Alzheimer Indonesia
institution · KG edge: degrades
APOE contributes to Alzheimer's disease by regulating b
hypothesis · KG edge: interacts_with
APOC3 Gene
gene · KG edge: degrades
APOA1 Gene
gene · KG edge: degrades
APH1B Gene - Anterior Pharynx Defective 1 Homolog B
gene · KG edge: interacts_with

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

NCSTN interacts_with FAS
NCSTN interacts_with TNF
NCSTN interacts_with LMNA
NCSTN interacts_with APH1B
NCSTN interacts_with APOE
NCSTN interacts_with IL6
NCSTN interacts_with SREBF1
NCSTN interacts_with PSEN2
NCSTN interacts_with A2M
NCSTN interacts_with DHCR24