protein 1,265 words KG: PSEN2 2026-03-24
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PSEN2 Protein (Presenilin-2)

🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolPSEN2
Full NamePresenilin 2
Chromosome1q42.13
Protein TypeAspartyl protease (catalytic subunit)
FunctionInitial cleavage: APP pre-processed by BACE1 to generate C99
Molecular Weight~50 kDa (448 aa)
Amino Acids448 aa
Exons13
PathwaysBlood-Brain Barrier, Cholesterol, Dysbiosis, Epigenetic, Gut Microbiome
UniProt IDO00287
NCBI Gene ID5664
GeneCardsPSEN2
Human Protein AtlasPSEN2
GenePSEN2
ComplexGamma-secretase
Associated DiseasesAD, ALS, AMI, Aging, Alzheimer
Known Drugs/CompoundsRAPAMYCIN, rapamycin
InteractionsA2M, DHCR24, HMGCR, MAPT, PARP1, PEN2
KG Connections802 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsHPASTRING

Knowledge Graph

Related Hypotheses (19)

Selective APOE4 Degradation via Proteolysis Targeting Chimer
Score: 0.59
PARP1 Inhibition Therapy
Score: 0.58
SASP-Mediated Cholinergic Synapse Disruption
Score: 0.56
Competitive APOE4 Domain Stabilization Peptides
Score: 0.56
Senescent Microglia Resolution via Maresins-Senolytics Combi
Score: 0.55

Related Analyses (13)

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
Senolytic therapy for age-related neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · archived
Lipid raft composition changes in synaptic neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · completed

Related Experiments (2)

Metal Ion Homeostasis Dysregulation in Alzheimer's Disease
validation · proposed · Score: 0.40
Neural Stem Cell Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40

See Also (7)

Packard Center for ALS Research
institution · KG edge: associated_with
Alzheimer Indonesia
institution · KG edge: activates
AKT1 Gene
gene · KG edge: activates
ABCA2 Gene - ATP Binding Cassette Subfamily A Member 2
gene · KG edge: regulates
ABCA1 - ATP-Binding Cassette Transporter A1
gene · KG edge: regulates

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

PSEN2 causes EOAD
PSEN2 interacts_with A2M
PSEN2 interacts_with DHCR24
PSEN2 interacts_with HMGCR
PSEN2 activates MAPT
PSEN2 interacts_with PARP1
PSEN2 interacts_with PEN2
PSEN2 interacts_with PSEN1
PSEN2 interacts_with DAPK1
PSEN2 interacts_with HSPG2