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ArticleToxicology reports2025

The rs140668532 SNP in GSK-3β gene as a potential biomarker for Alzheimer's disease: Insights from computational modeling.

İrem Gülfem Albayrak, Belkıs Atasever Arslan

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İrem Gülfem AlbayrakDepartment of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Üsküdar University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Belkıs Atasever ArslanDepartment of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Üsküdar University, Istanbul, Turkey.

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Glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (GSK-3β) is well recognized for its role in diverse physiological processes, including apoptosis, mitochondrial function, and gene transcription regulation. The precise regulation of GSK-3β activity is critical for maintaining neuronal health, and dysregulation may result in disturbances in neurological functions. Polymorphisms in the GSK-3β gene may increase susceptibility to neurodegenerative disorders. To assess the structural and functional consequences of deleterious SNPs in GSK-3β, various in silico approaches was utilized. Analysis identified 27 deleterious SNPs in the GSK-3β gene, among which 10 were classified as damaging by SIFT, PolyPhen-2, and MutPred2. The Project Hope software simulated ten harmful mutations in the GSK-3β gene. The pathways associated with neurodegeneration involving the GSK-3β gene and its interacting genes were identified through the KEGG and GeneMANIA databases, respectively. The V317F mutation was shown to reduce GSK-3β inhibition by highly selective inhibitory ligand PF04802367 (PF-367) and impair the GSK-3β-Tau interaction. The influence of GSK3β on Aβ formation suggests that the V317F mutation has a tau-independent neurodegenerative impact. The experimental investigation of the V317F mutant GSK-3β's effect on neurodegeneration may enhance the understanding of the biomarker potential of rs140668532 in Alzheimer's disease.

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Alzheimer's diseaseGSK-3βMolecular dockingSNPsTau

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