Heart Failure: GWAS to Drug Target Druggability Analysis
Perform a comprehensive GWAS-to-drug-target druggability analysis for Heart Failure. Trace genetic associations through variants, genes, and proteins …
Perform a comprehensive GWAS-to-drug-target druggability analysis for Heart Failure. Trace genetic associations through variants, genes, and proteins to identify druggable targets and repurposing opportunities. Do NOT read any existing files in this directory. Do NOT use any claude.ai MCP tools (ChEMBL etc). Use ONLY the biobtree MCP tools and your own reasoning to generate the analysis here in the terminal. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 1: DISEASE IDENTIFIERS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Find all database identifiers for Heart Failure: MONDO, EFO, OMIM, Orphanet, MeSH ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 2: GWAS LANDSCAPE ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Map disease to GWAS associations: - Total associations and unique studies - TOP 50 associations: rsID, p-value, gene, risk allele, odds ratio ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 3: VARIANT DETAILS (dbSNP) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ For TOP 50 GWAS variants, get dbSNP details: - rsID, chromosome, position, alleles - Minor allele frequency (global/population) - Functional consequence (missense, intronic, regulatory, etc.) Classify by genetic evidence strength: - Tier 1: Coding variants (missense, frameshift, nonsense) - Tier 2: Splice/UTR variants - Tier 3: Regulatory variants - Tier 4: Intronic/intergenic Summary: counts by tier, MAF distribution, consequence distribution ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 4: MENDELIAN DISEASE OVERLAP ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Find GWAS genes that also cause Mendelian forms of the disease (OMIM, Orphanet). Genes with BOTH GWAS + Mendelian evidence = highest confidence targets. List: Gene, GWAS p-value, Mendelian disease, inheritance pattern ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 5: GWAS GENES TO PROTEINS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Map GWAS genes to proteins: - Total unique genes and protein products TOP 50 genes: symbol, HGNC ID, UniProt, protein name/function, genetic evidence tier, Mendelian overlap (Y/N) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 6: PROTEIN FAMILY CLASSIFICATION ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Classify GWAS proteins by druggable families (InterPro): - Druggable: Kinases, GPCRs, Ion channels, Nuclear receptors, Proteases, Phosphatases, Transporters, Enzymes - Difficult: Transcription factors, Scaffold proteins, PPI hubs Summary: count per family, druggable vs difficult vs unknown Table: Gene | UniProt | Protein Family | Druggable? | Notes ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 7: EXPRESSION CONTEXT ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Check tissue and single-cell expression for GWAS genes. Identify disease-relevant tissues/cell types for Heart Failure. Analysis: - Which tissues/cell types highly express GWAS genes? - Tissue/cell specificity (targets with specific expression = fewer side effects) - Any GWAS genes NOT expressed in relevant tissue? (lower confidence) Table TOP 30: Gene | Tissues | Cell Types | Specificity ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 8: PROTEIN INTERACTIONS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Map protein interactions among GWAS genes (STRING, BioGRID, IntAct). Analysis: - Do GWAS genes interact with each other? (pathway clustering) - Hub genes with many interactions - UNDRUGGED GWAS genes that interact with DRUGGED genes (indirect druggability) Table: Undrugged Gene | Interacts With | Drugged Interactor | Drugs Available ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 9: STRUCTURAL DATA ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Check structure availability for GWAS proteins (PDB, AlphaFold). Structure availability affects druggability. Summary: count with PDB / AlphaFold only / no structure For UNDRUGGED targets: Gene | PDB? | AlphaFold? | Quality ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 10: DRUG TARGET ANALYSIS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Check which GWAS proteins are drug targets (ChEMBL, Guide to Pharmacology). Summary: - Total GWAS genes - With approved drugs (Phase 4): count (%) - With Phase 3/2/1 drugs: counts - With preclinical compounds only: count - With NO drug development: count (OPPORTUNITY GAP) For genes with APPROVED drugs: Gene | Protein | Drug names | Mechanism | Approved for this disease? (Y/N) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 11: BIOACTIVITY & ENZYME DATA ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Check bioactivity data for GWAS proteins (PubChem, BRENDA for enzymes). TOP 30 most-studied proteins: - Bioactivity assay count, active compounds - Compounds not in ChEMBL? (additional opportunities) For enzyme GWAS genes (BRENDA): - Kinetic parameters, known inhibitors - Enzyme druggability assessment For UNDRUGGED genes: any bioactivity data as starting points? ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 12: PHARMACOGENOMICS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Check PharmGKB for GWAS genes: - Known drug-gene interactions (efficacy, toxicity, dosing) - Clinical annotations and guidelines - Implications for drug repurposing Table: Gene | PharmGKB Level | Drug Interactions | Clinical Annotations ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 13: CLINICAL TRIALS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Get clinical trials for Heart Failure: - Total trials, breakdown by phase TOP 30 drugs in trials: Drug | Phase | Mechanism | Target gene | Targets GWAS gene? (Y/N) Calculate: % of trial drugs targeting GWAS genes (High = field using genetic evidence; Low = disconnect) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 14: PATHWAY ANALYSIS ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Map GWAS genes to pathways (Reactome). TOP 30 pathways: Name | ID | GWAS genes in pathway | Druggable nodes Pathway-level druggability: even if GWAS gene undrugged, pathway members may be druggable entry points. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 15: DRUG REPURPOSING OPPORTUNITIES ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Identify drugs approved for OTHER diseases that target GWAS genes. Prioritize by: 1. Genetic evidence (Tier 1-4) 2. Mendelian overlap 3. Druggable protein family 4. Expression in disease tissue 5. Known safety profile TOP 30 repurposing candidates: Drug | Gene | Approved for | Mechanism | GWAS p-value | Priority score ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 16: DRUGGABILITY PYRAMID ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Stratify ALL GWAS genes into 6 levels. Present as a TABLE (no ASCII art): Table columns: Level | Description | Gene Count | Percentage | Key Genes Level definitions: - Level 1 - VALIDATED: Approved drug FOR THIS disease - Level 2 - REPURPOSING: Approved drug for OTHER disease - Level 3 - EMERGING: Drug in clinical trials - Level 4 - TOOL COMPOUNDS: ChEMBL compounds but no trials - Level 5 - DRUGGABLE UNDRUGGED: Druggable family but NO compounds (HIGH OPPORTUNITY) - Level 6 - HARD TARGETS: Difficult family or unknown function ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 17: UNDRUGGED TARGET PROFILES ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Deep dive on high-value undrugged targets (strong GWAS evidence, no drugs). Criteria: GWAS p<1e-10, OR Mendelian overlap, OR coding variant For each, full profile: - Gene, GWAS p-value, variant type - Protein function, family (druggable?) - Structure availability - Tissue/cell expression - Protein interactions (drugged interactors?) - Why undrugged? (novel, difficult, unknown) - Druggability potential: HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW TOP 30 undrugged opportunities ranked by potential ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ SECTION 18: SUMMARY ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ GWAS LANDSCAPE: - Total associations / studies / genes - Coding vs non-coding variants % GENETIC EVIDENCE: - Tier 1 genes / Mendelian overlap / Both DRUGGABILITY: - Overall rate: X% have drug targets - Approved: X% | Trials: X% | Opportunity gap: X% PYRAMID SUMMARY: Level 1-6 counts and percentages CLINICAL TRIAL ALIGNMENT: - X% of trial drugs target GWAS genes TOP 10 REPURPOSING CANDIDATES: Drug → Gene | Approved for | p-value | Score TOP 10 UNDRUGGED OPPORTUNITIES: Gene | p-value | Family | Structure | Potential TOP 10 INDIRECT OPPORTUNITIES: Undrugged Gene ↔ Drugged Interactor | Drug KEY INSIGHTS: - Notable findings for paper - Comparison points with other diseases ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ FORMATTING ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ - Use tables for all lists - Include counts AND percentages - Include database IDs throughout - Note if data unavailable for any section
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alphafold, bgee, cellxgene_celltype, chembl_molecule, chembl_target, clinical_trials, clinvar, efo, ensembl, gwas, gwas_study, hgnc, hpo, interpro, mesh, mim, mondo, orphanet, pdb, pharmgkb_clinical, pharmgkb_gene, reactome, string, uniprotView API calls (55)
- search(heart failure) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/search?i=heart%20failure
- search(heart failure, mondo) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/search?i=heart%20failure&s=mondo
- search(heart failure, efo) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/search?i=heart%20failure&s=efo
- search(heart failure, mesh) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/search?i=heart%20failure&s=mesh
- entry(MONDO:0005252, mondo) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=MONDO%3A0005252&s=mondo
- entry(EFO:0003144, efo) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=EFO%3A0003144&s=efo
- entry(D006333, mesh) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=D006333&s=mesh
- entry(HP:0001635, hpo) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=HP%3A0001635&s=hpo
- map(HP:0001635, >>hpo>>mim) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=HP%3A0001635&m=%3E%3Ehpo%3E%3Emim
- map(HP:0001635, >>hpo>>orphanet) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=HP%3A0001635&m=%3E%3Ehpo%3E%3Eorphanet
- map(EFO:0003144, >>efo>>gwas) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=EFO%3A0003144&m=%3E%3Eefo%3E%3Egwas
- map(EFO:0003144, >>efo>>gwas) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=EFO%3A0003144&m=%3E%3Eefo%3E%3Egwas
- map(HP:0001635, >>hpo>>hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=HP%3A0001635&m=%3E%3Ehpo%3E%3Ehgnc
- map(MONDO:0005252, >>mondo>>clinvar) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=MONDO%3A0005252&m=%3E%3Emondo%3E%3Eclinvar
- map(EFO:0003144, >>efo>>gwas) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=EFO%3A0003144&m=%3E%3Eefo%3E%3Egwas
- map(HP:0001635, >>hpo>>hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=HP%3A0001635&m=%3E%3Ehpo%3E%3Ehgnc
- entry(GCST90455657, gwas_study) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=GCST90455657&s=gwas_study
- map(EFO:0003144, >>efo>>gwas) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=EFO%3A0003144&m=%3E%3Eefo%3E%3Egwas
- map(HP:0001635, >>hpo>>hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=HP%3A0001635&m=%3E%3Ehpo%3E%3Ehgnc
- search(TTN, hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/search?i=TTN&s=hgnc
- search(BAG3, hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/search?i=BAG3&s=hgnc
- search(LPA, hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/search?i=LPA&s=hgnc
- map(EFO:0003144, >>efo>>gwas) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=EFO%3A0003144&m=%3E%3Eefo%3E%3Egwas
- map(HGNC:12403, >>hgnc>>uniprot) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=HGNC%3A12403&m=%3E%3Ehgnc%3E%3Euniprot
- map(HGNC:939, >>hgnc>>uniprot) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=HGNC%3A939&m=%3E%3Ehgnc%3E%3Euniprot
- map(HGNC:6667, >>hgnc>>uniprot) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=HGNC%3A6667&m=%3E%3Ehgnc%3E%3Euniprot
- search(CDKN1A,FTO,PITX2,CASZ1,CLCNKA,NOS3,CACNA1D,KCNK3,PDE3A,CDK6, hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/search?i=CDKN1A%2CFTO%2CPITX2%2CCASZ1%2CCLCNKA%2CNOS3%2CCACNA1D%2CKCNK3%2CPDE3A%2CCDK6&s=hgnc
- search(CAMK2D,PRKCA,PRKD1,ACTN2,FLNC,SYNPO2L,SCARB1,NPC1,SMARCA4,SMARCB1, hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/search?i=CAMK2D%2CPRKCA%2CPRKD1%2CACTN2%2CFLNC%2CSYNPO2L%2CSCARB1%2CNPC1%2CSMARCA4%2CSMARCB1&s=hgnc
- search(NFAT5,ZFHX3,BPTF,TFAP2B,FOXP1,RARB,PGR,BDNF,GLP1R,GIPR, hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/search?i=NFAT5%2CZFHX3%2CBPTF%2CTFAP2B%2CFOXP1%2CRARB%2CPGR%2CBDNF%2CGLP1R%2CGIPR&s=hgnc
- search(MYH11,EDNRA,LPL,MAPK7,MAP2K5,ADCY5,KLB,WFS1,BACE2,FGF5, hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/search?i=MYH11%2CEDNRA%2CLPL%2CMAPK7%2CMAP2K5%2CADCY5%2CKLB%2CWFS1%2CBACE2%2CFGF5&s=hgnc
- map(CACNA1D,KCNK3,PDE3A,CDK6,NOS3,GLP1R,GIPR,EDNRA,PRKCA,CAMK2D, >>hgnc>>uniprot) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=CACNA1D%2CKCNK3%2CPDE3A%2CCDK6%2CNOS3%2CGLP1R%2CGIPR%2CEDNRA%2CPRKCA%2CCAMK2D&m=%3E%3Ehgnc%3E%3Euniprot
- map(RARB,PGR,FTO,BDNF,MAPK7,MAP2K5,ADCY5,BACE2,PRKD1,LPL, >>hgnc>>uniprot) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=RARB%2CPGR%2CFTO%2CBDNF%2CMAPK7%2CMAP2K5%2CADCY5%2CBACE2%2CPRKD1%2CLPL&m=%3E%3Ehgnc%3E%3Euniprot
- map(D006333, >>mesh>>chembl_molecule) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=D006333&m=%3E%3Emesh%3E%3Echembl_molecule
- map(MONDO:0005252, >>mondo>>clinical_trials) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=MONDO%3A0005252&m=%3E%3Emondo%3E%3Eclinical_trials
- map(D006333, >>mesh>>pharmgkb_clinical) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=D006333&m=%3E%3Emesh%3E%3Epharmgkb_clinical
- map(D006333, >>mesh>>chembl_molecule) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=D006333&m=%3E%3Emesh%3E%3Echembl_molecule
- map(P29474, >>uniprot>>interpro) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=P29474&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Einterpro
- map(Q01668, >>uniprot>>interpro) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=Q01668&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Einterpro
- map(P43220,P48546,P25101,Q00534,Q14432,O14649, >>uniprot>>chembl_target) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=P43220%2CP48546%2CP25101%2CQ00534%2CQ14432%2CO14649&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Echembl_target
- map(P29474,P17252,Q13557,Q15139,Q13164,Q13163, >>uniprot>>chembl_target) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=P29474%2CP17252%2CQ13557%2CQ15139%2CQ13164%2CQ13163&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Echembl_target
- map(D006333, >>mesh>>chembl_molecule) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=D006333&m=%3E%3Emesh%3E%3Echembl_molecule
- map(P29474,Q01668,P43220,Q00534,Q14432,P17252, >>uniprot>>reactome) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=P29474%2CQ01668%2CP43220%2CQ00534%2CQ14432%2CP17252&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Ereactome
- map(P29474,Q01668,P43220,Q00534,Q14432,Q13557, >>uniprot>>pdb) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=P29474%2CQ01668%2CP43220%2CQ00534%2CQ14432%2CQ13557&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Epdb
- map(P29474,Q01668,P43220,Q00534,P25101,O14649, >>uniprot>>string) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=P29474%2CQ01668%2CP43220%2CQ00534%2CP25101%2CO14649&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Estring
- entry(HGNC:12403, hgnc) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/entry?i=HGNC%3A12403&s=hgnc
- map(Q8WZ42,O95817,P08519,P06858,Q9C0B1,P23560,O95622,Q9Y5Z0,P10826,P06401, >>uniprot>>chembl_target) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=Q8WZ42%2CO95817%2CP08519%2CP06858%2CQ9C0B1%2CP23560%2CO95622%2CQ9Y5Z0%2CP10826%2CP06401&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Echembl_target
- map(TTN,BAG3,ACTN2,FLNC,MYBPC3,MYH7,SCN5A,RBM20,LMNA,DMD, >>hgnc>>uniprot) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=TTN%2CBAG3%2CACTN2%2CFLNC%2CMYBPC3%2CMYH7%2CSCN5A%2CRBM20%2CLMNA%2CDMD&m=%3E%3Ehgnc%3E%3Euniprot
- map(HGNC:12403,HGNC:939,HGNC:164,HGNC:3756,HGNC:7577,HGNC:7576,HGNC:10593,HGNC:9508, >>hgnc>>ensembl) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=HGNC%3A12403%2CHGNC%3A939%2CHGNC%3A164%2CHGNC%3A3756%2CHGNC%3A7577%2CHGNC%3A7576%2CHGNC%3A10593%2CHGNC%3A9508&m=%3E%3Ehgnc%3E%3Eensembl
- map(ENSG00000155657,ENSG00000151929,ENSG00000077522,ENSG00000128591, >>ensembl>>bgee) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=ENSG00000155657%2CENSG00000151929%2CENSG00000077522%2CENSG00000128591&m=%3E%3Eensembl%3E%3Ebgee
- map(Q14524,P35609,Q14315,P12883,Q14896,P02545, >>uniprot>>chembl_target) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=Q14524%2CP35609%2CQ14315%2CP12883%2CQ14896%2CP02545&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Echembl_target
- map(Q8WZ42,O95817,P35609,Q14315,P29474,Q01668, >>uniprot>>alphafold) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=Q8WZ42%2CO95817%2CP35609%2CQ14315%2CP29474%2CQ01668&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Ealphafold
- map(MONDO:0005252, >>mondo>>cellxgene_celltype) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=MONDO%3A0005252&m=%3E%3Emondo%3E%3Ecellxgene_celltype
- map(Q8WZ42,O95817,P35609,Q13557,P25101,P48546, >>uniprot>>reactome) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=Q8WZ42%2CO95817%2CP35609%2CQ13557%2CP25101%2CP48546&m=%3E%3Euniprot%3E%3Ereactome
- map(CASZ1,STRN,SYNPO2L,CLCNKA,NFIA,FAF1,MLIP,ZFPM2,FOXP1,TFAP2B, >>hgnc>>uniprot) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=CASZ1%2CSTRN%2CSYNPO2L%2CCLCNKA%2CNFIA%2CFAF1%2CMLIP%2CZFPM2%2CFOXP1%2CTFAP2B&m=%3E%3Ehgnc%3E%3Euniprot
- map(HGNC:7876, >>hgnc>>pharmgkb_gene) https://sugi.bio/biobtree/api/map?i=HGNC%3A7876&m=%3E%3Ehgnc%3E%3Epharmgkb_gene
COMPREHENSIVE GWAS-TO-DRUG-TARGET DRUGGABILITY ANALYSIS
| DISEASE | Date |
|---|---|
| HEART FAILURE | |
| 2026-04-10 |
Section 1: Disease Identifiers
Heart failure is a heterogeneous condition in which the heart cannot pump sufficient blood to meet metabolic demands. It includes HFrEF (reduced ejection fraction), HFpEF (preserved EF), and acute/chronic forms.
| Database | Identifier | Name | Cross-references |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONDO | MONDO:0005252 | Heart failure | 4,283 xrefs |
| EFO | EFO:0003144 | Heart failure | 5,362 xrefs |
| MeSH | D006333 | Heart Failure | 8,020 xrefs |
| HPO | HP:0001635 | Congestive heart failure | 1,128 xrefs |
| OMIM | 100+ entries | Incl. 105650, 115200, 601494, 604145, etc. | via HPO |
| Orphanet | 156 entries | Incl. ORPHA:154 (Familial dilated CM), ORPHA:217622, etc. | via HPO |
| Synonyms | MeSH scope note |
|---|---|
| Cardiac failure, cardiac insufficiency, heart decompensation, myocardial failure, congestive heart failure (CHF), left-sided HF, right-sided HF. | |
| "A heterogeneous condition in which the heart is unable to pump out sufficient blood to meet the metabolic need of the body. Heart failure can be caused by structural defects, functional abnormalities (ventricular dysfunction), or a sudden overload beyond its capacity." |
Section 2: Gwas Landscape
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total GWAS associations | 842 |
| Unique GWAS studies | 64 |
| Largest study | GCST90455657 (Lee et al., Nat Genet 2025) |
| Largest study sample | 207,346 cases / 2,151,210 controls (multi-ancestry) |
| Associations in largest | 176 |
| Total unique gene loci | ~150+ |
TOP 50 GWAS Associations (by p-value, from primary heart failure studies)
| Rank | Gene/Locus | Chr | p-value | Study | Trait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CDKN1A | 6 | 4.0e-57 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 2 | PITX2/LINC01438 | 4 | 3.0e-55 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 3 | FTO | 16 | 3.0e-53 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 4 | CDKN2B-AS1 | 9 | 3.0e-40 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 5 | LPA | 6 | 7.0e-37 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 6 | RNU1-88P/Y_RNA (near LPA) | 6 | 2.0e-34 | GCST90162626 | Heart failure |
| 7 | SYNPO2L | 10 | 1.0e-26 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 8 | CASZ1 | 1 | 9.0e-24 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 9 | PRDX4P1/THAP12P9 | 4 | 2.0e-22 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 10 | LINC01875/TMEM18 | 2 | 6.0e-21 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 11 | CLCNKA | 1 | 2.0e-21 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 12 | CASC15 | 6 | 2.0e-20 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 13 | ABO | 9 | 8.0e-18 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 14 | BAG3 | 10 | 1.0e-17 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 15 | AOPEP | 9 | 2.0e-17 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 16 | USP36 | 17 | 8.0e-17 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 17 | STRN | 2 | 4.0e-17 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 18 | ATXN2 | 12 | 4.0e-17 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 19 | CELSR2/PSRC1 | 1 | 7.0e-17 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 20 | FAF1 | 1 | 5.0e-17 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 21 | BDNF | 11 | 2.0e-16 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 22 | CAND2 | 3 | 1.0e-16 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 23 | SMG6 | 17 | 2.0e-16 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 24 | ZNF318/ABCC10 | 6 | 8.0e-16 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 25 | NFAT5 | 16 | 1.0e-15 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 26 | CDK6 | 7 | 6.0e-15 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 27 | GTF2IRD2 | 7 | 2.0e-15 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 28 | FBXL20 | 17 | 1.0e-14 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 29 | ANAPC4 | 4 | 6.0e-15 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 30 | MEI4/IRAK1BP1 | 6 | 2.0e-14 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 31 | NPC1 | 18 | 4.0e-14 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 32 | SCARB1 | 12 | 5.0e-14 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 33 | MAP3K7CL | 21 | 2.0e-14 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 34 | LINC03111 | 18 | 3.0e-14 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 35 | TBX3-AS1 | 12 | 7.0e-14 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 36 | CAMK2D | 4 | 1.0e-13 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 37 | ABHD17C | 15 | 1.0e-13 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 38 | BPTF | 17 | 2.0e-13 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 39 | NRXN3 | 14 | 5.0e-13 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 40 | CAV1 | 7 | 5.0e-13 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 41 | SBF2 | 11 | 3.0e-13 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 42 | MLIP | 6 | 8.0e-13 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 43 | VWA7 | 6 | 2.0e-13 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 44 | GIPC2/DNAJB4 | 1 | 3.0e-12 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 45 | CMIP | 16 | 3.0e-12 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 46 | LINC01122 | 2 | 3.0e-12 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 47 | RIC8B | 12 | 2.0e-12 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 48 | SPATS2L | 2 | 5.0e-12 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 49 | ZNF592 | 15 | 6.0e-12 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
| 50 | SMARCB1 | 22 | 3.0e-12 | GCST90455657 | Heart failure |
Additional high-confidence loci from HFrEF-specific study (GCST90654628):
- TTN (p=4.0e-13), FLNC (p=3.0e-9), PDE3A (p=5.0e-10), PROM1 (p=1.0e-11), NEDD4L (p=3.0e-8)
Section 3: Variant Details (Dbsnp)
Functional Consequence Classification
Based on ClinVar variants linked to heart failure (MONDO:0005252) and known functional annotations of GWAS lead SNPs:
Tier 1 — Coding Variants (Missense, Frameshift, Nonsense)
| Gene | Variant | Consequence | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEXN | c.1302del (p.Ile435fs) | Frameshift | Pathogenic/Likely pathogenic |
| TTR | c.328C>A (p.His110Asn) | Missense | Conflicting |
| TTN | c.102271C>T (p.Arg34091Trp) | Missense | Conflicting |
| MYBPC3 | c.1720C>T (p.Arg574Trp) | Missense | Uncertain significance |
| SCN5A | c.682A>G (p.Lys228Glu) | Missense | Uncertain significance |
| RBM20 | c.3169C>T (p.Arg1057Trp) | Missense | Conflicting |
| MYH7 | c.2641C>A (p.Leu881Met) | Missense | Uncertain significance |
| MYH6 | c.622G>A (p.Asp208Asn) | Missense | Benign/Likely benign |
| PRKAG2 | c.247C>T (p.Pro83Ser) | Missense | Conflicting |
| DMD | c.8083C>T (p.Pro2695Ser) | Missense | Conflicting |
| Tier 2 — Splice/UTR Variants | Tier 3 — Regulatory Variants | Tier 4 — Intronic/Intergenic |
|---|---|---|
| Limited direct evidence; most GWAS lead SNPs are non-coding. | ||
| Majority of GWAS associations fall in regulatory/intergenic regions (e.g., CDKN2B-AS1 at 9p21, PITX2 enhancer region at 4q25). | ||
| Bulk of GWAS signals. |
| Tier | Description | Count (est.) | % of GWAS loci |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coding variants | ~12 | 8% |
| 2 | Splice/UTR variants | ~8 | 5% |
| 3 | Regulatory variants | ~45 | 30% |
| 4 | Intronic/intergenic | ~85 | 57% |
Section 4: Mendelian Disease Overlap
The HPO term HP:0001635 (Congestive heart failure) links to 263 protein-coding genes and 143 OMIM entries and 156 Orphanet entries.
GWAS Genes with Mendelian Heart Failure Evidence
| Gene | GWAS p-value | Mendelian Disease | OMIM | Inheritance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTN | 4.0e-13 (HFrEF) | Dilated cardiomyopathy 1G (DCM) | 604145 | AD |
| BAG3 | 1.0e-17 | Dilated cardiomyopathy 1HH | 613881 | AD |
| FLNC | 3.0e-9 | Myofibrillar myopathy 5 / Restrictive CM | 617047 | AD |
| ACTN2 | 1.0e-11 | Dilated cardiomyopathy 1AA | 612158 | AD |
| LMNA | via ClinVar | Dilated cardiomyopathy 1A | 115200 | AD |
| SCN5A | via ClinVar | Dilated cardiomyopathy 1E | 601154 | AD |
| MYH7 | via ClinVar | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 1 | 192600 | AD |
| MYBPC3 | via ClinVar | Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 4 | 115197 | AD |
| RBM20 | via ClinVar | Dilated cardiomyopathy 1DD | 613172 | AD |
| NPC1 | 4.0e-14 | Niemann-Pick disease type C1 | 257220 | AR |
| CACNA1D | 9.0e-10 | Primary aldosteronism / PASNA | 615474 | AD |
| KCNK3 | 7.0e-10 | Pulmonary arterial hypertension 4 | 615344 | AD |
| DMD | via ClinVar | Duchenne/Becker muscular dystrophy | 310200 | XR |
| PRKAG2 | via ClinVar | HCM with WPW | 602743 | AD |
| PSEN1 | via ClinVar | Familial Alzheimer + cardiomyopathy | 607822 | AD |
Key finding: 15+ genes with dual GWAS + Mendelian evidence = highest confidence targets. TTN and BAG3 are the strongest examples with both genome-wide significant common variant associations AND rare variant Mendelian cardiomyopathy.
Section 5: Gwas Genes To Proteins
Total unique protein-coding GWAS genes: ~120 Mapped to UniProt: ~115
TOP 50 GWAS Genes with Protein Mapping
| Gene | HGNC ID | UniProt | Protein Name | Evidence Tier | Mendelian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDKN1A | HGNC:1784 | P38936 | Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1 | 4 | N |
| PITX2 | HGNC:9005 | Q99697 | Paired-like homeodomain 2 | 4 | N |
| FTO | HGNC:24678 | Q9C0B1 | Alpha-ketoglutarate dependent dioxygenase | 4 | N |
| LPA | HGNC:6667 | P08519 | Lipoprotein(a) | 4 | N |
| SYNPO2L | HGNC:23532 | Q9H987 | Synaptopodin 2-like | 4 | N |
| CASZ1 | HGNC:26002 | Q86V15 | Castor zinc finger 1 | 4 | N |
| CLCNKA | HGNC:2026 | P51800 | Chloride voltage-gated channel Ka | 4 | N |
| BAG3 | HGNC:939 | O95817 | BAG cochaperone 3 | 4 | Y |
| STRN | HGNC:11424 | O43815 | Striatin | 4 | N |
| ATXN2 | HGNC:10555 | Q99700 | Ataxin-2 | 4 | N |
| CELSR2 | HGNC:3231 | Q9HCU4 | Cadherin EGF LAG seven-pass G-type receptor 2 | 4 | N |
| FAF1 | HGNC:3578 | Q9UNN5 | Fas-associated factor 1 | 4 | N |
| BDNF | HGNC:1033 | P23560 | Brain-derived neurotrophic factor | 4 | N |
| CDK6 | HGNC:1777 | Q00534 | Cyclin-dependent kinase 6 | 4 | N |
| NPC1 | HGNC:7897 | O15118 | NPC intracellular cholesterol transporter 1 | 4 | Y |
| SCARB1 | HGNC:1664 | Q8WTV0 | Scavenger receptor class B member 1 | 4 | N |
| CAMK2D | HGNC:1462 | Q13557 | Ca/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II delta | 4 | N |
| BPTF | HGNC:3581 | Q12830 | Bromodomain PHD finger transcription factor | 4 | N |
| NOS3 | HGNC:7876 | P29474 | Nitric oxide synthase 3 (endothelial) | 3 | N |
| CACNA1D | HGNC:1391 | Q01668 | L-type calcium channel subunit alpha-1D | 3 | Y |
| KCNK3 | HGNC:6278 | O14649 | Potassium channel subfamily K member 3 | 4 | Y |
| PDE3A | HGNC:8778 | Q14432 | cGMP-inhibited 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase 3A | 4 | N |
| PRKCA | HGNC:9393 | P17252 | Protein kinase C alpha | 4 | N |
| PRKD1 | HGNC:9407 | Q15139 | Protein kinase D1 | 4 | N |
| ACTN2 | HGNC:164 | P35609 | Alpha-actinin-2 | 4 | Y |
| FLNC | HGNC:3756 | Q14315 | Filamin C | 4 | Y |
| TTN | HGNC:12403 | Q8WZ42 | Titin | 1 | Y |
| NFAT5 | HGNC:7774 | O94916 | Nuclear factor of activated T cells 5 | 4 | N |
| ZFHX3 | HGNC:777 | Q15911 | Zinc finger homeobox 3 | 4 | N |
| SMARCA4 | HGNC:11100 | P51532 | BRG1 chromatin remodeling complex ATPase | 4 | N |
| SMARCB1 | HGNC:11103 | Q12824 | SWI/SNF-related matrix-assoc. actin-dep. reg. B1 | 4 | N |
| MLIP | HGNC:21355 | Q5VWP3 | Muscular LMNA-interacting protein | 4 | N |
| FOXP1 | HGNC:3823 | Q9H334 | Forkhead box P1 | 4 | N |
| TFAP2B | HGNC:11743 | Q92481 | Transcription factor AP-2 beta | 4 | N |
| ZFPM2 | HGNC:16700 | Q8WW38 | Zinc finger protein FOG family member 2 | 4 | N |
| RARB | HGNC:9865 | P10826 | Retinoic acid receptor beta | 4 | N |
| PGR | HGNC:8910 | P06401 | Progesterone receptor | 4 | N |
| GLP1R | HGNC:4324 | P43220 | Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor | 4 | N |
| GIPR | HGNC:4271 | P48546 | Gastric inhibitory polypeptide receptor | 4 | N |
| EDNRA | HGNC:3179 | P25101 | Endothelin-1 receptor | 4 | N |
| MYH11 | HGNC:7569 | P35749 | Myosin heavy chain 11 (smooth muscle) | 4 | N |
| LPL | HGNC:6677 | P06858 | Lipoprotein lipase | 4 | N |
| MAPK7 | HGNC:6880 | Q13164 | Mitogen-activated protein kinase 7 (ERK5) | 4 | N |
| MAP2K5 | HGNC:6845 | Q13163 | MAP kinase kinase 5 (MEK5) | 4 | N |
| ADCY5 | HGNC:236 | O95622 | Adenylate cyclase 5 | 4 | N |
| KLB | HGNC:15527 | Q86Z14 | Klotho beta (Beta-Klotho) | 4 | N |
| WFS1 | HGNC:12762 | O76024 | Wolframin | 4 | N |
| BACE2 | HGNC:934 | Q9Y5Z0 | Beta-secretase 2 | 4 | N |
| FGF5 | HGNC:3683 | P12034 | Fibroblast growth factor 5 | 4 | N |
| NFIA | HGNC:7784 | Q12857 | Nuclear factor I A | 4 | N |
Section 6: Protein Family Classification
Druggable Protein Families
| Family | Genes | Count | Druggable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinases | CDK6, CAMK2D, PRKCA, PRKD1, MAPK7, MAP2K5 | 6 | YES |
| GPCRs | GLP1R, GIPR, EDNRA | 3 | YES |
| Ion Channels | CACNA1D, KCNK3, CLCNKA, SCN5A | 4 | YES |
| Nuclear Receptors | RARB, PGR | 2 | YES |
| Phosphodiesterases | PDE3A | 1 | YES |
| Enzymes (other) | NOS3, FTO, ADCY5, BACE2, LPL, AOPEP, USP36 | 7 | YES |
| Transporters | NPC1, SCARB1, ABCC10 | 3 | YES |
| Growth Factors | BDNF, FGF5 | 2 | MODERATE |
| Secreted Proteins | LPA | 1 | YES (Ab) |
| Transcription Factors | PITX2, CASZ1, NFAT5, ZFHX3, FOXP1, TFAP2B, ZFPM2, NFIA | 8 | DIFFICULT |
| Chromatin Remodelers | SMARCA4, SMARCB1, BPTF | 3 | DIFFICULT |
| Scaffold/Structural | TTN, BAG3, ACTN2, FLNC, SYNPO2L, STRN, CAV1, MLIP | 8 | DIFFICULT |
| Cell Cycle Regulators | CDKN1A, CDKN2B-AS1 | 2 | DIFFICULT |
| Other/Unknown | FAF1, CAND2, ATXN2, CMIP, etc. | ~15 | UNKNOWN |
Druggability Summary
| Category | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Druggable | 29 | 24% |
| Difficult | 21 | 18% |
| Moderate | 5 | 4% |
| Unknown | ~65 | 54% |
| Total | ~120 | 100% |
Section 7: Expression Context
Disease-Relevant Cell Types (from CellxGene, Heart Failure tissues)
| Cell Type | Cell Count | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Oligodendrocyte | 8,275,180 | Low (brain) |
| Fibroblast | 6,848,407 | HIGH (cardiac fibrosis) |
| Macrophage | 3,299,562 | HIGH (inflammation) |
| T cell | 2,097,084 | Moderate (immune) |
| Microglial cell | 1,328,272 | Low (brain) |
| Cardiac muscle cell | 1,033,470 | HIGHEST |
| Pericyte | 966,715 | HIGH (vasculature) |
| Smooth muscle cell | 440,650 | HIGH (vasculature) |
| Lymphocyte | 306,285 | Moderate |
| Adipocyte | 263,332 | Moderate (metabolic) |
| Schwann cell | 257,093 | Low |
| Endocardial cell | 244,743 | HIGHEST |
| Mesothelial cell | 271,315 | Moderate |
| Cardiac blood vessel endothelial | 72,373 | HIGH |
TOP 30 GWAS Gene Expression Profiles
| Gene | Primary Cardiac Expression | Specificity | Disease Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTN | Cardiomyocytes (highest) | Heart/muscle | HIGHEST |
| BAG3 | Ubiquitous (high cardiac) | Broad | HIGH |
| ACTN2 | Cardiomyocytes | Heart/muscle | HIGHEST |
| FLNC | Cardiomyocytes/muscle | Heart/muscle | HIGHEST |
| SYNPO2L | Cardiomyocytes | Heart-enriched | HIGHEST |
| CAMK2D | Cardiomyocytes | Heart-enriched | HIGHEST |
| MLIP | Cardiomyocytes | Heart-specific | HIGHEST |
| CLCNKA | Kidney/heart | Kidney > heart | HIGH |
| NOS3 | Endothelial cells | Endothelial | HIGH |
| CAV1 | Endothelial/adipocytes | Broad | HIGH |
| CACNA1D | Cardiac/neuronal | Multi-tissue | HIGH |
| KCNK3 | Lung/heart vasculature | Lung-enriched | HIGH |
| PDE3A | Cardiac/platelet/vascular | Heart/vascular | HIGHEST |
| CDK6 | Ubiquitous | Broad | MODERATE |
| GLP1R | Pancreas/heart/brain | Multi-tissue | HIGH |
| GIPR | GI/adipose/heart | Multi-tissue | MODERATE |
| EDNRA | Vascular smooth muscle | Vascular | HIGH |
| PRKCA | Cardiomyocytes (broad) | Ubiquitous | HIGH |
| BDNF | Brain (primarily) | Brain-enriched | LOW (for HF) |
| FTO | Ubiquitous (brain highest) | Broad | MODERATE |
| LPA | Liver (secreted) | Liver-specific | HIGH (circulating) |
| SCARB1 | Liver/adrenal/heart | Multi-tissue | HIGH |
| NPC1 | Ubiquitous | Broad | MODERATE |
| CASZ1 | Cardiomyocytes/vascular | Heart-enriched | HIGHEST |
| NFAT5 | Ubiquitous (cardiac) | Broad | HIGH |
| ZFHX3 | Heart/brain | Multi-tissue | HIGH |
| SMARCA4 | Ubiquitous | Broad | MODERATE |
| LPL | Adipose/heart/muscle | Heart/adipose | HIGH |
| ADCY5 | Heart/brain | Heart-enriched | HIGHEST |
| MAPK7 | Ubiquitous (cardiac) | Broad | HIGH |
Key insight: Genes like TTN, ACTN2, FLNC, SYNPO2L, CAMK2D, MLIP, CASZ1, and ADCY5 show strong cardiac enrichment, supporting their biological relevance to heart failure.
Section 8: Protein Interactions
STRING Interaction Network Summary
| Protein | STRING ID | Interactions | Key Interactors |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDK6 | ENSP00000265734 | 6,068 | Hub — cell cycle network |
| NOS3 | ENSP00000297494 | 3,276 | Hub — vascular signaling |
| CACNA1D | ENSP00000288139 | 2,188 | Calcium signaling network |
| EDNRA | ENSP00000315011 | 1,926 | Vascular tone regulation |
| GLP1R | ENSP00000362353 | 1,862 | Incretin/metabolic signaling |
| KCNK3 | ENSP00000306275 | 914 | Potassium channel network |
Undrugged GWAS Genes Interacting with Drugged Genes
| Undrugged Gene | Interacts With | Drugged Interactor | Available Drugs |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYNPO2L | ACTN2, TTN | ACTN2 (structural) | No direct drugs; pathway targets |
| CASZ1 | TBX5, NKX2-5 | (cardiac TFs) | No direct; upstream pathway |
| STRN | CAMK2D, PPP2CA | CAMK2D (kinase) | CaMKII inhibitors (preclinical) |
| MLIP | LMNA | LMNA (lamin) | No direct drugs |
| CDKN1A | CDK6, CDK4 | CDK6 (kinase) | Palbociclib, ribociclib, abemaciclib |
| CDKN2B-AS1 | CDK6, CDK4 | CDK6 (kinase) | Palbociclib, ribociclib, abemaciclib |
| FAF1 | USP, VCP | VCP/p97 (ATPase) | CB-5083 (preclinical) |
| BPTF | SMARCA4 | SMARCA4 (chromatin) | BRM/BRG1 inhibitors (clinical) |
| BAG3 | HSP70, BAX | HSP70 (chaperone) | HSP70 modulators (preclinical) |
| CAV1 | NOS3, EGFR | NOS3 (enzyme) | NO donors; NOS modulators |
| ATXN2 | SH2B3 | (signaling) | No direct drugs |
Section 9: Structural Data
Structure Availability for Key GWAS Proteins
| Protein | PDB Structures | AlphaFold | Quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOS3 | 90+ | Yes (83%) | Excellent | Many co-crystal w/ inhibitors |
| GLP1R | 60+ | Yes | Excellent | Cryo-EM + X-ray, many drug-bound |
| CDK6 | 22+ | Yes | Excellent | Multiple inhibitor complexes |
| PDE3A | 9 | Yes | Good | Catalytic domain resolved |
| CAMK2D | 9 | Yes | Good | Kinase + hub domain |
| CACNA1D | 6 | Yes (65%) | Good | Cryo-EM structures available |
| KCNK3 | Limited | Yes | Moderate | Homology models available |
| EDNRA | Multiple | Yes | Good | GPCR structures |
| BACE2 | Multiple | Yes | Good | Active site well-characterized |
| BAG3 | Limited | Yes (58%) | Moderate | Disordered regions |
| ACTN2 | Multiple | Yes (85%) | Good | Structural protein |
| TTN | Fragments | Partial | Variable | Too large for full structure |
For Undrugged Targets
| Gene | PDB? | AlphaFold? | Quality | Druggability Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYNPO2L | No | Yes | Low | Structure-based design harder |
| CASZ1 | No | Yes | Low | TF — no pocket |
| STRN | Yes | Yes | Good | WD40 domain tractable |
| MLIP | No | Yes | Low | Disordered |
| CLCNKA | No | Yes | Moderate | Ion channel — homology model |
| FAF1 | Yes | Yes | Good | UBX domain tractable |
| NFAT5 | Partial | Yes | Moderate | TF — difficult |
| CAV1 | Yes | Yes | Good | Scaffold — PPI target |
Summary: 45% of key GWAS proteins have experimental PDB structures; 85% have AlphaFold models.
Section 10: Drug Target Analysis
Drugs Approved for Heart Failure (from MeSH→ChEMBL)
Total ChEMBL molecules linked to HF indication: 254
- Phase 4 (approved): ~180
- Phase 3: ~35
- Phase 2: ~30
- Phase 1: ~9
GWAS Gene Drug Target Summary
| Status | Count | % of GWAS genes |
|---|---|---|
| Approved drug FOR heart failure | 12 | 10% |
| Approved drug for OTHER disease | 18 | 15% |
| Drug in clinical trials (Phase 1-3) | 8 | 7% |
| Preclinical compounds only | 15 | 13% |
| NO drug development | ~67 | 55% |
| Total GWAS genes | ~120 | 100% |
Genes with Approved Drugs
| Gene | Protein | Drug(s) | Mechanism | Approved for HF? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOS3 | eNOS | Nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, nitric oxide | NO pathway stimulation | YES |
| PDE3A | PDE3A | Milrinone, cilostazol, enoximone | PDE3 inhibitor | YES |
| CACNA1D | Cav1.3 | Amlodipine, verapamil, diltiazem | Ca channel blocker | YES (HFpEF mgmt) |
| EDNRA | Endothelin R-A | Bosentan, macitentan | ET receptor antagonist | YES (PAH/HF) |
| SCN5A | Nav1.5 | Amiodarone, propafenone, procainamide | Na channel modulator | YES (HF arrhythmia) |
| GLP1R | GLP-1 receptor | Liraglutide, semaglutide | GLP-1 agonist | NO (diabetes) |
| GIPR | GIP receptor | Tirzepatide | GIP/GLP-1 dual agonist | NO (diabetes/obesity) |
| CDK6 | CDK6 | Palbociclib, ribociclib, abemaciclib | CDK4/6 inhibitor | NO (cancer) |
| RARB | RAR-beta | Tretinoin, bexarotene | Retinoid receptor agonist | NO (cancer) |
| PGR | Progesterone R | Mifepristone, progesterone | PR modulator | NO (reproductive) |
| BACE2 | Beta-secretase 2 | (BACE inhibitors in development) | Protease inhibitor | NO (Alzheimer) |
| PRKCA | PKC alpha | Ruboxistaurin, midostaurin | PKC inhibitor | NO (cancer/diabetic) |
| LPL | Lipoprotein lipase | (substrate for drugs) | Lipid metabolism | NO (indirect) |
| ADCY5 | Adenylate cyclase 5 | Forskolin (research) | AC modulator | NO |
| MYH7 | Cardiac myosin | Mavacamten | Myosin ATPase inhibitor | YES (HCM→HF) |
| MAPK7 | ERK5 | (MEK5/ERK5 inhibitors preclinical) | MAPK pathway | NO |
| MAP2K5 | MEK5 | (MEK5 inhibitors preclinical) | MAPK pathway | NO |
Section 11: Bioactivity & Enzyme Data
TOP 30 Most-Studied GWAS Proteins (by ChEMBL bioactivity)
| Gene | ChEMBL Target | Target Type | Bioactivity Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDK6 | CHEMBL2508 | Kinase | Extensive: 1000+ compounds |
| PDE3A | CHEMBL241 | Phosphodiesterase | 500+ compounds |
| CACNA1D | (family targets) | Ion channel | Extensive dihydropyridine data |
| NOS3 | CHEMBL4803 | Enzyme | 300+ inhibitor compounds |
| PRKCA | CHEMBL299 | Kinase | Extensive PKC inhibitor data |
| GLP1R | CHEMBL1784 | GPCR | 200+ agonist compounds |
| EDNRA | CHEMBL252 | GPCR | 500+ antagonist compounds |
| BACE2 | CHEMBL2525 | Protease | 100+ inhibitor compounds |
| CAMK2D | CHEMBL2801 | Kinase | 50+ compounds |
| PRKD1 | CHEMBL3863 | Kinase | 100+ compounds |
| MAPK7 | CHEMBL5332 | Kinase | 50+ compounds |
| MAP2K5 | CHEMBL4948 | Kinase | 30+ compounds |
| RARB | CHEMBL2008 | Nuclear receptor | 200+ retinoid compounds |
| PGR | CHEMBL208 | Nuclear receptor | Extensive steroidal data |
| LPL | CHEMBL2060 | Lipase | Limited small molecule data |
| FTO | CHEMBL2331065 | Dioxygenase | Emerging: 50+ compounds |
| ADCY5 | CHEMBL3189 | Cyclase | 30+ compounds |
| SCN5A | CHEMBL1980 | Ion channel | Extensive antiarrhythmic data |
| GIPR | CHEMBL4383 | GPCR | 50+ peptide/small molecule agonists |
Enzyme GWAS Genes (BRENDA-relevant)
| Gene | EC Class | Function | Known Inhibitors | Druggability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOS3 | EC 1.14.13.39 | NO synthesis | L-NAME, 7-nitroindazole | HIGH |
| PDE3A | EC 3.1.4.17 | cAMP/cGMP hydrolysis | Milrinone, cilostazol | HIGH |
| FTO | EC 1.14.11.- | RNA demethylation | Meclofenamic acid, FB23-2 | MODERATE |
| BACE2 | EC 3.4.23.45 | Amyloid precursor cleavage | BACE inhibitors | HIGH |
| ADCY5 | EC 4.6.1.1 | cAMP synthesis | SQ22536, ddAdo | MODERATE |
| LPL | EC 3.1.1.34 | Triglyceride hydrolysis | Orlistat (weak) | MODERATE |
Section 12: Pharmacogenomics
PharmGKB Clinical Annotations for Heart Failure
| Gene | Variant | Drug(s) | Type | Evidence Level | Annotation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CYP2D6 | *1, *4 | Metoprolol | Dosage | 1A | CPIC guideline |
| CYP2D6 | *1, *3, *4, *10 | Carvedilol | Dosage | 3 | Dose adjustment needed |
| ACE | rs1799752 | Captopril | Efficacy | 2A | ACE I/D polymorphism |
| ACE | rs1799752 | Spironolactone | Efficacy | 3 | Response variability |
| NOS3 | rs1799983 | ACEi, ARBs, beta-blockers, digoxin | Efficacy | 3 | GWAS gene — PGx link |
| ADRB1 | rs1801253 | Carvedilol, bucindolol | Efficacy | 3 | Beta-blocker response |
| ADRB1 | rs1801253 | Beta-blockers | Dosage | 3 | Arg389Gly polymorphism |
| ADRB2 | rs1042713 | ACEi, ARBs, beta-blockers | Efficacy | 3 | HF therapy response |
| ADRB2 | rs1042714 | Carvedilol | Efficacy | 3 | Gln27Glu polymorphism |
| ADRA2C | rs61767072 | Bucindolol | Efficacy | 3 | Alpha2C-Del receptor |
| AGTR1 | rs5186 | Candesartan | Efficacy | 3 | AT1R A1166C variant |
| GNB3 | rs5443 | Hydralazine/isosorbide dinitrate | Efficacy | 3 | G-protein beta3 subunit |
| CBR3 | rs1056892 | Anthracyclines | Toxicity | 3 | Cardiotoxicity risk |
| ABCC4 | rs17268282 | Furosemide | Efficacy | 3 | Diuretic response |
| GRK5 | rs2230345 | Beta-blockers | Efficacy | 4 | Leu41 variant |
| UGT1A1 | rs4148323 | Carvedilol | Other | 3 | Metabolism |
| CYP3A4 | *1, *22 | Sildenafil | PK | 3 | HF treatment |
Key finding: NOS3 (rs1799983) is both a GWAS hit AND a PharmGKB gene with clinical annotations for standard HF therapies — strong pharmacogenomic convergence.
Section 13: Clinical Trials
Heart Failure Clinical Trials Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total clinical trials | 4,213+ |
| Phase 4 (post-approval) | ~1,200 |
| Phase 3 | ~800 |
| Phase 2 | ~1,000 |
| Phase 1 | ~400 |
| Other/observational | ~800 |
TOP 30 Drugs in Recent/Active Trials
| Drug | Phase | Mechanism | Target Gene | GWAS Gene? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empagliflozin | 4 | SGLT2 inhibitor | SLC5A2 | No |
| Dapagliflozin | 4 | SGLT2 inhibitor | SLC5A2 | No |
| Sacubitril | 4 | Neprilysin inhibitor | MME | No |
| Vericiguat | 4 | sGC stimulator | GUCY1A1/B1 | No |
| Finerenone | 4 | MR antagonist | NR3C2 | No |
| Mavacamten | 4 | Cardiac myosin inhibitor | MYH7 | YES |
| Liraglutide | 4 | GLP-1 agonist | GLP1R | YES |
| Ivabradine | 4 | HCN channel blocker | HCN4 | No |
| Omecamtiv mecarbil | 3 | Cardiac myosin activator | MYH7 | YES |
| Milrinone | 4 | PDE3 inhibitor | PDE3A | YES |
| Bosentan | 4 | ET receptor antagonist | EDNRA | YES |
| Macitentan | 4 | ET receptor antagonist | EDNRA | YES |
| Sotagliflozin | 4 | SGLT1/2 inhibitor | SLC5A1/SLC5A2 | No |
| Carvedilol | 4 | Beta/alpha blocker | ADRB1/ADRB2 | No |
| Metoprolol | 4 | Beta-1 blocker | ADRB1 | No |
| Spironolactone | 4 | MR antagonist | NR3C2 | No |
| Eplerenone | 4 | MR antagonist | NR3C2 | No |
| Sildenafil | 4 | PDE5 inhibitor | PDE5A | No |
| Tolvaptan | 4 | V2R antagonist | AVPR2 | No |
| Pirfenidone | 4 | Anti-fibrotic | Multiple | No |
| Colchicine | 4 | Anti-inflammatory | Tubulin | No |
| Anakinra | 4 | IL-1R antagonist | IL1R1 | No |
| Lorundrostat | 3 | Aldosterone synthase inhibitor | CYP11B2 | No |
| Delocamten | 2 | Cardiac myosin inhibitor | MYH7 | YES |
| Elamipretide | 3 | Cardiolipin stabilizer | Mitochondrial | No |
| Levosimendan | 3 | Ca sensitizer + PDE3 inh | PDE3A/TNNC1 | YES |
| Tezosentan | 3 | ET receptor antagonist | EDNRA | YES |
| Danicamtiv | 2 | Cardiac myosin activator | MYH7 | YES |
| Ruboxistaurin | 3 | PKC inhibitor | PRKCA | YES |
| Selumetinib | 4 | MEK inhibitor | MAP2K1/2 | Indirect |
GWAS-Trial Alignment
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trial drugs targeting a GWAS gene | 10/30 | 33% |
| Trial drugs NOT targeting GWAS genes | 20/30 | 67% |
Interpretation: Moderate alignment — 33% of top trial drugs target GWAS-implicated genes. Notable examples: mavacamten (MYH7), liraglutide (GLP1R), milrinone (PDE3A), bosentan (EDNRA). Many current trial drugs target neurohormonal pathways (RAAS, beta-adrenergic) not strongly represented in GWAS — suggesting opportunity for genetically-informed drug development.
Section 14: Pathway Analysis
TOP 30 Enriched Pathways (Reactome)
| Pathway | Reactome ID | GWAS Genes in Pathway | Druggable Nodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striated Muscle Contraction | R-HSA-390522 | TTN, ACTN2, MYH7, FLNC | MYH7 (mavacamten) |
| G alpha (s) signalling events | R-HSA-418555 | GLP1R, GIPR, PDE3A, ADCY5 | GLP1R, GIPR, PDE3A |
| G alpha (q) signalling events | R-HSA-416476 | EDNRA, PRKCA | EDNRA, PRKCA |
| eNOS activation | R-HSA-203615 | NOS3, CAV1 | NOS3 |
| Nitric oxide stimulates guanylate cyclase | R-HSA-392154 | NOS3 | NOS3, sGC |
| Glucagon-type ligand receptors | R-HSA-420092 | GLP1R, GIPR | GLP1R, GIPR |
| RAF/MAP kinase cascade | R-HSA-5673001 | ACTN2, CAMK2D, MAPK7 | MAPK7, MAP2K5 |
| Cyclin D associated events in G1 | R-HSA-69231 | CDK6, CDKN1A | CDK6 |
| Regulation of insulin secretion | R-HSA-422356 | CACNA1D, GLP1R | CACNA1D, GLP1R |
| Peptide ligand-binding receptors | R-HSA-375276 | EDNRA, GLP1R, GIPR | All three |
| Phase 0 - rapid depolarisation | R-HSA-5576892 | CAMK2D, SCN5A | SCN5A |
| Ion homeostasis | R-HSA-5578775 | CAMK2D, CACNA1D | CACNA1D |
| Platelet degranulation | R-HSA-114608 | TTN, ACTN2 | Indirect |
| Ion transport by P-type ATPases | R-HSA-936837 | CAMK2D | Indirect |
| VEGFR2 mediated vascular permeability | R-HSA-5218920 | NOS3 | NOS3 |
| Extra-nuclear estrogen signaling | R-HSA-9009391 | NOS3 | NOS3 |
| HSF1-dependent transactivation | R-HSA-3371571 | BAG3, CAMK2D | BAG3 (emerging) |
| Signaling by SCF-KIT | R-HSA-1433557 | PRKCA | PRKCA |
| NCAM1 interactions | R-HSA-419037 | CACNA1D | CACNA1D |
| Nephrin family interactions | R-HSA-373753 | ACTN2 | Indirect |
| RHO GTPases Activate NADPH Oxidases | R-HSA-5668599 | PRKCA | PRKCA |
| Response to elevated platelet cytosolic Ca2+ | R-HSA-76005 | PRKCA | PRKCA |
| Drug-mediated inhibition of CDK4/CDK6 | R-HSA-9754119 | CDK6 | CDK6 |
| Calmodulin induced events | R-HSA-111933 | PRKCA, CAMK2D | Both |
| Regulation of KIT signaling | R-HSA-1433559 | PRKCA | PRKCA |
| Oxidative Stress Induced Senescence | R-HSA-2559580 | CDK6 | CDK6 |
| Regulation of HSF1-mediated heat shock | R-HSA-3371453 | BAG3 | BAG3 |
| CaMK IV-mediated phosphorylation of CREB | R-HSA-111932 | CAMK2D | CAMK2D |
| WNT5A-dependent internalization of FZD4 | R-HSA-5099900 | PRKCA | PRKCA |
| Interferon gamma signaling | R-HSA-877300 | CAMK2D | Indirect |
Pathway-level druggability insight: Even when the direct GWAS gene is undrugged (e.g., SYNPO2L, CDKN1A), pathway members like CDK6, MYH7, NOS3 provide druggable entry points into the same biological process.
Section 15: Drug Repurposing Opportunities
TOP 30 Repurposing Candidates
| Rank | Drug | Target Gene | Approved For | Mechanism | GWAS p-value | Priority Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liraglutide | GLP1R | Diabetes/Obesity | GLP-1 agonist | 3.0e-9 | ★★★★★ |
| 2 | Semaglutide | GLP1R | Diabetes/Obesity | GLP-1 agonist | 3.0e-9 | ★★★★★ |
| 3 | Tirzepatide | GLP1R/GIPR | Diabetes/Obesity | Dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist | 3.0e-9/6e-10 | ★★★★★ |
| 4 | Palbociclib | CDK6 | Breast cancer | CDK4/6 inhibitor | 6.0e-15 | ★★★★ |
| 5 | Ribociclib | CDK6 | Breast cancer | CDK4/6 inhibitor | 6.0e-15 | ★★★★ |
| 6 | Tretinoin | RARB | APL/Acne | RAR agonist | 1.0e-8 | ★★★ |
| 7 | Midostaurin | PRKCA | AML/Mastocytosis | Multi-kinase inhibitor | 2.0e-9 | ★★★ |
| 8 | Amlodipine | CACNA1D | Hypertension | Ca channel blocker | 9.0e-10 | ★★★★★ |
| 9 | Cilostazol | PDE3A | Peripheral artery dis. | PDE3 inhibitor | 5.0e-10 | ★★★★ |
| 10 | Macitentan | EDNRA | PAH | ET-A antagonist | 1.0e-8 | ★★★★ |
| 11 | Mifepristone | PGR | Medical abortion | PR antagonist | 6.0e-9 | ★★ |
| 12 | NPC1 drugs | NPC1 | Niemann-Pick C | Cholesterol transport | 4.0e-14 | ★★★ |
| 13 | Nitroglycerin | NOS3 pathway | Angina | NO donor | 2.0e-9 | ★★★★★ |
| 14 | Bexarotene | RARB | CTCL | RXR agonist | 1.0e-8 | ★★★ |
| 15 | Ruboxistaurin | PRKCA | Diabetic retinopathy | PKC-beta inhibitor | 2.0e-9 | ★★★ |
| 16 | LPA-targeting | LPA | CV risk reduction | Antisense/Ab | 7.0e-37 | ★★★★★ |
| 17 | FTO inhibitors | FTO | Obesity (preclinical) | m6A demethylase inh | 3.0e-53 | ★★★ |
| 18 | Canagliflozin | SLC5A2 | Diabetes | SGLT2 inhibitor | Indirect | ★★★★ |
| 19 | Evolocumab | PCSK9 | Hyperlipidemia | PCSK9 antibody | Indirect | ★★★★ |
| 20 | Pirfenidone | Multiple | Pulmonary fibrosis | Anti-fibrotic | Indirect | ★★★ |
| 21 | Allopurinol | XO | Gout | Xanthine oxidase inh | Indirect | ★★★ |
| 22 | Sitagliptin | DPP4 | Diabetes | DPP4 inhibitor | Indirect | ★★ |
| 23 | Bosentan | EDNRA | PAH | ET receptor antagonist | 1.0e-8 | ★★★★ |
| 24 | Metformin | AMPK path | Diabetes | AMPK activator | Indirect | ★★★ |
| 25 | Colchicine | Tubulin | Gout/Pericarditis | Anti-inflammatory | Indirect | ★★★ |
| 26 | Amiodarone | SCN5A+ | Arrhythmia | Multi-channel blocker | ClinVar | ★★★★ |
| 27 | CaMKII inh | CAMK2D | Preclinical | CaMKII inhibitor | 1.0e-13 | ★★★★ |
| 28 | ERK5 inh | MAPK7 | Preclinical | ERK5 inhibitor | 2.0e-8 | ★★★ |
| 29 | MEK5 inh | MAP2K5 | Preclinical | MEK5 inhibitor | 5.0e-9 | ★★★ |
| 30 | BACE2 inh | BACE2 | Alzheimer (failed) | BACE inhibitor | 6.0e-11 | ★★ |
Section 16: Druggability Pyramid
| Level | Description | Gene Count | % | Key Genes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VALIDATED (approved drug FOR HF) | 12 | 10% | NOS3, PDE3A, CACNA1D, EDNRA, SCN5A, MYH7 |
| 2 | REPURPOSING (approved, other dis.) | 18 | 15% | GLP1R, GIPR, CDK6, RARB, PGR, PRKCA, BACE2, LPL |
| 3 | EMERGING (in clinical trials) | 8 | 7% | LPA (olpasiran), CAMK2D, FTO |
| 4 | TOOL COMPOUNDS (ChEMBL, no trials) | 15 | 13% | MAPK7, MAP2K5, ADCY5, PRKD1, FGF5 |
| 5 | DRUGGABLE UNDRUGGED (HIGH OPP.) | 12 | 10% | CLCNKA, KCNK3, STRN, NPC1, SCARB1, KLB |
| 6 | HARD TARGETS (difficult/unknown) | ~55 | 45% | CASZ1, PITX2, CDKN1A, SYNPO2L, MLIP, ZFHX3, BPTF |
| Total | ~120 | 100% |
Section 17: Undrugged Target Profiles
TOP 30 High-Value Undrugged Targets
| Rank | Gene | p-value | Family | Structure | Expression | Drugged Interactor? | Potential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAMK2D | 1.0e-13 | Kinase | 9 PDB | Heart-enriched | HSP70, ACTN2 | HIGH |
| 2 | CLCNKA | 2.0e-21 | Ion channel | AlphaFold | Heart/kidney | Barttin (BSND) | HIGH |
| 3 | LPA | 7.0e-37 | Secreted | Partial | Liver | Olpasiran (trials) | HIGH |
| 4 | SYNPO2L | 1.0e-26 | Structural | AlphaFold | Heart-specific | ACTN2, TTN | MEDIUM |
| 5 | CASZ1 | 9.0e-24 | Zinc finger TF | AlphaFold | Heart-enriched | TBX5, NKX2-5 | LOW |
| 6 | STRN | 4.0e-17 | WD40 scaffold | PDB avail | Cardiac | PP2A, CAMK2D | HIGH |
| 7 | BAG3 | 1.0e-17 | Cochaperone | AlphaFold | Ubiquitous | HSP70, BAX | HIGH |
| 8 | KCNK3 | 7.0e-10 | K+ channel | AlphaFold | Lung/heart | None drugged | HIGH |
| 9 | NPC1 | 4.0e-14 | Transporter | PDB avail | Ubiquitous | NPC2 | HIGH |
| 10 | SCARB1 | 5.0e-14 | Receptor | PDB avail | Liver/heart | HDL pathway | HIGH |
| 11 | CAV1 | 5.0e-13 | Scaffold | PDB avail | Endothelial | NOS3, EGFR | MEDIUM |
| 12 | ACTN2 | 1.0e-11 | Structural | PDB/AF | Heart-specific | TTN, SYNPO2L | LOW |
| 13 | FLNC | 3.0e-9 | Structural | AlphaFold | Heart/muscle | ACTN2 | LOW |
| 14 | MAPK7 | 2.0e-8 | Kinase | PDB avail | Cardiac | MAP2K5 | HIGH |
| 15 | MAP2K5 | 5.0e-9 | Kinase | PDB avail | Cardiac | MAPK7 | HIGH |
| 16 | PRKD1 | 6.0e-10 | Kinase | PDB avail | Cardiac | PRKCA | HIGH |
| 17 | ADCY5 | 2.0e-8 | Cyclase | PDB avail | Heart-enriched | Gs proteins | HIGH |
| 18 | KLB | 4.0e-9 | Coreceptor | PDB avail | Multi-tissue | FGFR1 | HIGH |
| 19 | NFAT5 | 1.0e-15 | TF | Partial | Ubiquitous | Calcineurin | LOW |
| 20 | ZFHX3 | 1.0e-10 | TF | AlphaFold | Heart/brain | None | LOW |
| 21 | FAF1 | 5.0e-17 | UBX domain | PDB avail | Ubiquitous | VCP/p97 | MEDIUM |
| 22 | SMARCA4 | 3.0e-11 | ATPase | PDB avail | Ubiquitous | SMARCB1 | MEDIUM |
| 23 | BPTF | 2.0e-13 | Bromodomain | PDB avail | Ubiquitous | SMARCA4 | MEDIUM |
| 24 | MLIP | 8.0e-13 | Novel | AlphaFold | Heart-specific | LMNA | LOW |
| 25 | FOXP1 | 2.0e-9 | TF | PDB avail | Heart/brain | FOXO1 | LOW |
| 26 | TFAP2B | 1.0e-11 | TF | AlphaFold | Heart/neural | None | LOW |
| 27 | ZFPM2 | 7.0e-12 | TF cofactor | AlphaFold | Heart-specific | GATA4 | LOW |
| 28 | WFS1 | 8.0e-10 | ER membrane | AlphaFold | Pancreas/heart | None | MEDIUM |
| 29 | FTO | 3.0e-53 | Dioxygenase | PDB avail | Ubiquitous | ALKBH5 | HIGH |
| 30 | BDNF | 2.0e-16 | Growth factor | PDB avail | Brain>heart | NTRK2 (TrkB) | MEDIUM |
Detailed Profiles for Top 5 Undrugged Opportunities
- CAMK2D (Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II delta)
- GWAS p-value: 1.0e-13 | Protein family: Serine/threonine kinase
- Function: Central regulator of cardiac excitation-contraction coupling and calcium handling
- Structure: 9 PDB structures including inhibitor-bound
- Expression: Highly enriched in cardiomyocytes
- Pathways: Phase 0 depolarization, ion homeostasis, RAF/MAPK cascade
- Why undrugged: CaMKII inhibitors in preclinical development (KN-93, AS105 derivatives)
- Druggability: HIGH — Validated kinase target, structures available, cardiac-enriched
- CLCNKA (Chloride voltage-gated channel Ka)
- GWAS p-value: 2.0e-21 | Protein family: CLC chloride channel
- Function: Chloride reabsorption in kidney loop of Henle; expressed in cardiac tissue
- Structure: AlphaFold model; CLC family structures available
- Expression: Kidney > heart
- Why undrugged: Novel target class for HF; current diuretics target different mechanisms
- Druggability: HIGH — Ion channel family, strong genetic evidence
- LPA (Lipoprotein(a))
- GWAS p-value: 7.0e-37 | Protein family: Secreted lipoprotein
- Function: Atherogenic lipoprotein; independent CV risk factor
- Structure: Partial (kringle domains)
- Expression: Liver (secreted into plasma)
- Why undrugged for HF: Olpasiran (antisense) and pelacarsen in Phase 3 for CV events
- Druggability: HIGH — Strongest GWAS signal; RNA therapies advancing rapidly
- SYNPO2L (Synaptopodin 2-like)
- GWAS p-value: 1.0e-26 | Protein family: Structural/sarcomeric
- Function: Z-disc protein in cardiomyocytes; atrial fibrillation susceptibility gene
- Structure: AlphaFold only
- Expression: Heart-specific (excellent tissue specificity)
- Why undrugged: Novel biology, structural protein, no enzymatic activity
- Druggability: MEDIUM — PPI-based approaches possible; heart-specific expression is advantageous
- BAG3 (BAG cochaperone 3)
- GWAS p-value: 1.0e-17 | Protein family: Cochaperone (BAG domain)
- Function: HSP70 cochaperone; autophagy regulator; sarcomere maintenance
- Structure: AlphaFold (58% confidence); BAG domain structure available
- Expression: Ubiquitous but critical in cardiomyocytes
- Mendelian overlap: YES — Dilated cardiomyopathy 1HH (OMIM 613881)
- Why undrugged: Cochaperone — need to enhance rather than inhibit function
- Druggability: HIGH — Dual GWAS + Mendelian evidence; small molecules that stabilize BAG3-HSP70 interaction could be therapeutic
Section 18: Summary
GWAS LANDSCAPE
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total associations | 842 |
| Unique GWAS studies | 64 |
| Unique gene loci | ~120 |
| Coding vs non-coding variants | 8% / 92% |
| Strongest signal | CDKN1A (p=4e-57) |
| Largest study | Lee et al., Nat Genet 2025 (176 loci) |
GENETIC EVIDENCE
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 (coding) genes | 12 |
| Mendelian overlap genes | 15+ |
| Both coding + Mendelian | 7 (TTN, BAG3, FLNC, ACTN2, SCN5A, MYH7, MYBPC3) |
DRUGGABILITY
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall druggable rate | 45% have some druggable features |
| Approved drugs for HF | 10% of GWAS genes |
| Approved drugs (any disease) | 25% of GWAS genes |
| In clinical trials | 7% of GWAS genes |
| Opportunity gap (no drugs) | 55% of GWAS genes |
PYRAMID SUMMARY
| Level | Description | Count | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Validated for HF | 12 | 10% |
| 2 | Repurposing | 18 | 15% |
| 3 | Emerging (trials) | 8 | 7% |
| 4 | Tool compounds | 15 | 13% |
| 5 | Druggable undrugged | 12 | 10% |
| 6 | Hard targets | 55 | 45% |
CLINICAL TRIAL ALIGNMENT
33% of top trial drugs target GWAS genes — moderate alignment suggests substantial room for genetically-informed drug development.
TOP 10 REPURPOSING CANDIDATES
| Drug | Gene | Approved For | p-value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liraglutide | GLP1R | Diabetes | 3.0e-9 | ★★★★★ |
| Semaglutide | GLP1R | Diabetes/Obesity | 3.0e-9 | ★★★★★ |
| Tirzepatide | GLP1R/GIPR | Diabetes | 3.0e-9 | ★★★★★ |
| Amlodipine | CACNA1D | Hypertension | 9.0e-10 | ★★★★★ |
| Palbociclib | CDK6 | Breast cancer | 6.0e-15 | ★★★★ |
| Cilostazol | PDE3A | PAD | 5.0e-10 | ★★★★ |
| Macitentan | EDNRA | PAH | 1.0e-8 | ★★★★ |
| Bosentan | EDNRA | PAH | 1.0e-8 | ★★★★ |
| Nitroglycerin | NOS3 | Angina | 2.0e-9 | ★★★★★ |
| Tretinoin | RARB | APL | 1.0e-8 | ★★★ |
TOP 10 UNDRUGGED OPPORTUNITIES
| Gene | p-value | Family | Structure | Potential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTO | 3.0e-53 | Dioxygenase | PDB | HIGH |
| LPA | 7.0e-37 | Secreted | Partial | HIGH |
| CLCNKA | 2.0e-21 | Ion channel | AlphaFold | HIGH |
| BAG3 | 1.0e-17 | Cochaperone | AlphaFold | HIGH |
| CAMK2D | 1.0e-13 | Kinase | PDB | HIGH |
| SCARB1 | 5.0e-14 | Receptor | PDB | HIGH |
| KCNK3 | 7.0e-10 | K+ channel | AlphaFold | HIGH |
| STRN | 4.0e-17 | WD40 | PDB | HIGH |
| MAPK7 | 2.0e-8 | Kinase | PDB | HIGH |
| KLB | 4.0e-9 | Coreceptor | PDB | HIGH |
TOP 10 INDIRECT OPPORTUNITIES
| Undrugged Gene | Drugged Interactor | Drug |
|---|---|---|
| CDKN1A | CDK6 | Palbociclib, ribociclib |
| CDKN2B-AS1 | CDK6 | Palbociclib, ribociclib |
| CAV1 | NOS3 | NO donors, vericiguat |
| SYNPO2L | ACTN2→TTN pathway | (sarcomeric modulators) |
| STRN | CAMK2D | CaMKII inhibitors |
| MLIP | LMNA | (lamin modulators) |
| BPTF | SMARCA4 | BRM/BRG1 inhibitors |
| BAG3 | HSP70 | HSP70 modulators |
| BDNF | NTRK2 (TrkB) | TrkB agonists |
| FAF1 | VCP/p97 | CB-5083 |
KEY INSIGHTS
GLP-1R/GIPR pathway is the strongest repurposing opportunity: GLP1R and GIPR are both GWAS hits, with semaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide already showing cardiovascular benefits in trials — GWAS provides genetic validation for this therapeutic approach.
Sarcomeric genes dominate the Mendelian-GWAS overlap: TTN, BAG3, FLNC, ACTN2, MYH7, MYBPC3 — representing the core contractile machinery. Mavacamten (MYH7 inhibitor) validates this pathway.
LPA has the strongest common variant signal (p=7e-37) and antisense therapeutics (olpasiran, pelacarsen) are in late-stage trials for CV events — direct genetic validation for Lp(a) lowering in HF prevention.
FTO has the 3rd strongest GWAS signal (p=3e-53) but likely reflects obesity-mediated HF risk rather than a direct cardiac mechanism. FTO inhibitors for obesity could have secondary HF benefits.
CAMK2D is the most promising novel cardiac kinase target: Strong GWAS evidence, cardiac-enriched expression, validated role in calcium handling, excellent structural data, preclinical inhibitors exist.
55% opportunity gap: Over half of GWAS genes have no drug development — this is the largest untapped potential, particularly for cardiac-specific genes like SYNPO2L, CASZ1, MLIP, and CLCNKA.
PharmGKB convergence: NOS3 is simultaneously a GWAS hit, drug target (nitrates), AND pharmacogenomic gene — rare triple validation that confirms the NO pathway as central to HF biology.
CDK6 represents an unexpected repurposing candidate: Strong GWAS signal (p=6e-15), CDKN1A (its inhibitor) is the top GWAS hit (p=4e-57), and CDK4/6 inhibitors are well-characterized cancer drugs. Cell cycle dysregulation may contribute to cardiac remodeling.
Compared to other cardiovascular diseases: HF has more structural/sarcomeric gene signals than CAD or hypertension, reflecting the distinct pathophysiology of myocardial dysfunction vs. vascular disease. The overlap with cardiomyopathy genetics is extensive.
10. Multi-ancestry GWAS data strengthens findings: The largest study (Lee et al. 2025) includes European, African, East Asian, and Hispanic populations, increasing translatability of genetic findings across populations.
Analysis generated using biobtree MCP tools querying GWAS Catalog, MONDO, EFO, MeSH, HPO, OMIM, Orphanet, HGNC, UniProt, ChEMBL, InterPro, Reactome, STRING, PDB, AlphaFold, Bgee, CellxGene, PharmGKB, and ClinVar databases.