PSEN1

Nervous System · Synaptic Plasticity & Neurotransmission

How is PSEN1 involved in processing other proteins?

PSEN1 makes the cutting component of the gamma-secretase complex. Certain pathogenic variants have inherited Alzheimer's-disease implications, but most interpretations require the exact change rather than the gene name alone.

Common Gene Name
presenilin 1
NCBI Gene ID
5663
Chromosome
14

Clinical Evidence Status

Disease evidence limited or conflicting

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (3 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
dilated cardiomyopathy 1UClinGen gene-disease validityDisputedAutosomal dominantView source
2026-03-04
Alzheimer diseaseMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2013-12
Hidradenitis suppurativaMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2013-12

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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