protein 2,181 words KG: PCNAPROTEIN 2026-03-24
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PCNA Protein (Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen)

🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolPCNA
AliasesProliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen
Protein FamilyPCNA family, DNA clamp proteins
FunctionBeyond its canonical roles in DNA replication, PCNA has been implicated in various neurodegenerative diseases, particularly those involving DNA repair dysfunction and replicative stress.
Subcellular LocalizationNucleus
Molecular Weight28.8 kDa
UniProt IDP12004
GeneCardsPCNA
Human Protein AtlasPCNA
GenePCNA
StructureHomotrimeric ring (PDB: 1AXC)
Disease RelevanceAlzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Cancer, DNA Repair Disorders
Associated DiseasesALS
Known Drugs/Compoundsrapamycin
InteractionsPI3K, PIK3CA, PSMA1, PSMB5, RPS6KB1, SMAD
KG Connections74 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING

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Related Hypotheses (8)

Synthetic Biology BBB Endothelial Cell Reprogramming
Score: 0.57
Senescent Cell Mitochondrial DNA Release
Score: 0.54
Heat Shock Protein 70 Disaggregase Amplification
Score: 0.51
Serine/Arginine-Rich Protein Kinase Modulation
Score: 0.42
Astrocytic Lactate Shuttle Enhancement for Grid Cell Bioener
Score: 0.41

Related Analyses (10)

TDP-43 phase separation therapeutics for ALS-FTD
neurodegeneration · archived
Blood-brain barrier transport mechanisms for antibody therap
neurodegeneration · archived
Senolytic therapy for age-related neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · archived
Mitochondrial transfer between astrocytes and neurons
neurodegeneration · archived
Epigenetic clocks and biological aging in neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · archived

Related Experiments (1)

ER-Golgi Secretory Pathway Dysfunction in PD - Experiment De
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40

See Also (1)

Neurodegeneration
disease · KG edge: implicated_in