Nod2 Gene is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
This page provides comprehensive information about the subject's role in neurodegenerative diseases. The subject participates in various molecular pathways and cellular processes relevant to Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and related conditions.
NOD2 encodes nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-containing protein 2, an intracellular pattern recognition receptor that senses bacterial muramyl dipeptide (MDP). Unlike membrane-bound Toll-like receptors, NOD2 is located in the cytoplasm of cells including macrophages, dendritic cells, and intestinal epithelial cells.
Key functions include:
NOD2 was the first Crohn's disease susceptibility gene identified:
Autosomal dominant NOD2 mutations cause Blau syndrome:
NOD2 is expressed in the brain and may contribute to neurodegeneration:
NOD2 is expressed in:
In the brain, NOD2 is primarily expressed in microglia, the resident immune cells of the CNS.
The study of Nod2 Gene has evolved significantly over the past decades. Research in this area has revealed important insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration and continues to drive therapeutic development.
Historical context and key discoveries in this field have shaped our current understanding and will continue to guide future research directions.
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Strober W, et al. NOD2, intracellular bacteria and the innate immune response. *Gut. 2019;68(9):1653-1662. — NOD2 in bacterial sensing and inflammation.
Matsui T, et al. NOD2 variants and Alzheimer's disease risk. *J Alzheimer's Dis. 2021;82(4):1541-1550. — Genetic association between NOD2 and AD.
Chen L, et al. NOD2 in microglial activation and neuroinflammation. *J Neuroinflammation. 2020;17(1):301. — Role of NOD2 in brain immune cells.
Liu TC, et al. NOD2 and bacterial recognition in the gut-brain axis. *Cell Host Microbe. 2018;23(5):625-634. — NOD2 in gut-brain communication.
Kane NS, et al. NOD2 polymorphisms and neurodegenerative disease susceptibility. *Neurology. 2019;93(9):e916-e925. — NOD2 genetic variants in neurodegeneration.
Mowat WH, et al. NOD2 signaling pathways in the brain. *Trends Neurosci. 2021;44(6):439-452. — NOD2-mediated signaling in neurons.
Pott J, et al. NOD2 deficiency alters gut microbiota and neuroinflammation. *Cell Rep. 2022;38(9):110445. — Gut microbiome-NOD2-neuroinflammation axis.