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# ACVR1

ENSG00000115170

Target class

Kinase

Chromosome

2

Approved drugs

4

Clinical candidates (approved and in development)

4

## Clinical evidence

**Approved drugs**

4

**ClinGen gene-disease validity**

Definitive

**Clinical candidates (approved and in development)**

4

## Druggability

**Chemical probe available**

Yes

## Names

**Target name**

ACVR1

**Gene name**

Activin A receptor type 1

**Gene symbol**

ACVR1

**Previous gene symbols**

- ACVRLK2

**Protein name**

Activin receptor type-1 (EC 2.7.11.30) (Activin receptor type I) (ACTR-I) (Activin receptor-like kinase 2) (ALK-2) (Serine/threonine-protein kinase receptor R1) (SKR1) (TGF-B superfamily receptor type I) (TSR-I)

### Other names (3)

- SKR1
- ALK2
- ACVR1A

## Classification

**Gene biotype**

Protein coding

**Gene family**

Type 1 receptor serine/threonine kinases

**Target class**

Kinase

**Target type**

Human gene

## Expression and localisation

**Tissues expressed in**

53

**Highest tissue expression**

43.14

**Tissue specificity (Gini)**

0.368

**Tissue specificity (tau)**

0.636

## Pathways and interactions

**KEGG gene identifiers**

- hsa:90

**Protein interaction confidence**

0.923522

**Protein interaction partners**

46

## Genomic location

**End position**

157876347

**Start position**

157736249

**Chromosome**

2

**Strand**

Reverse

## Identifiers

**Ensembl gene ID**

ENSG00000115170

**HGNC ID**

HGNC:171

Source: [www.genenames.org](https://www.genenames.org/data/gene-symbol-report/#!/hgnc%5Fid/HGNC:171)

**NCBI Gene ID**

90

**UniProt ID**

Q04771

## Cellular location

- Membrane
- Single-pass type I membrane protein.

## Tissue expression

**Tissue specificity (tau)**

0.635741

**Expression inequality (Gini)**

0.367595

### Highest expression

Expression in transcripts per million

**Cells - Cultured fibroblasts**

43.14

**Artery - Tibial**

38.73

**Cervix - Endocervix**

38.01

**Uterus**

35.94

**Artery - Aorta**

35.89

### All tissues (54)

Expression in transcripts per million

- Cells - Cultured fibroblasts43.14
- Artery - Tibial38.73
- Cervix - Endocervix38.01
- Uterus35.94
- Artery - Aorta35.89
- Thyroid34.24
- Cervix - Ectocervix32.27
- Fallopian Tube27.86
- Adipose - Subcutaneous27.61
- Ovary26.8
- Breast - Mammary Tissue26.09
- Artery - Coronary25.58
- Nerve - Tibial24.28
- Bladder24.11
- Vagina23.05
- Minor Salivary Gland22.49
- Colon - Sigmoid21.82
- Esophagus - Muscularis21.73
- Lung21.16
- Adipose - Visceral (Omentum)20.85
- Esophagus - Gastroesophageal Junction19.68
- Skin - Sun Exposed (Lower leg)17.81
- Skin - Not Sun Exposed (Suprapubic)16.71
- Pituitary15.49
- Prostate14.99

And 29 more, listed on the interactive page.

## Biological functions

### Biological processes (23)

- GO:0001649  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0001649)
- GO:0003143  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0003143)
- GO:0003183  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0003183)
- GO:0003289  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0003289)
- GO:0007179  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0007179)
- GO:0009968  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0009968)
- GO:0030278  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0030278)
- GO:0030335  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0030335)
- GO:0030501  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0030501)
- GO:0030509  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0030509)
- GO:0032924  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0032924)
- GO:0032926  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0032926)
- GO:0045669  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0045669)
- GO:0045893  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0045893)
- GO:0045944  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0045944)
- GO:0060391  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0060391)
- GO:0060923  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0060923)
- GO:0061445  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0061445)
- GO:0071773  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0071773)
- GO:1902533  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:1902533)
- GO:2000017  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:2000017)
- GO:2000134  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:2000134)
- GO:2001237  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:2001237)

### Cellular components (2)

- GO:0005886  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005886)
- GO:0048179  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0048179)

### Molecular functions (13)

- GO:0004672  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0004672)
- GO:0004674  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0004674)
- GO:0004675  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0004675)
- GO:0005515  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005515)
- GO:0005524  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005524)
- GO:0016361  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0016361)
- GO:0042803  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0042803)
- GO:0045296  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0045296)
- GO:0046332  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0046332)
- GO:0048185  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0048185)
- GO:0050431  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0050431)
- GO:0098821  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0098821)
- GO:1990782  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:1990782)

## Related records

### Trials (96)

- A Phase 1 Study of SB1518 for the Treatment of Advanced Lymphoid Malignancies
- A Phase 1/2 Study of Oral SB1518 in Subjects With Chronic Idiopathic Myelofibrosis
- A Phase 1/2 Study of SB1518 for the Treatment of Advanced Myeloid Malignancies
- A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Pacritinib in Relapsed or Refractory Waldenström Macroglobulinemia
- A Phase 2/3 Multicenter, Controlled Trial Of rhBMP-2/CPM In Tibial Fractures
- A Phase 3 Study of Pacritinib in Patients With Primary Myelofibrosis, Post Polycythemia Vera Myelofibrosis, or Post-Essential Thrombocythemia Myelofibrosis
- A Phase I/II GVHD Prevention Trial Combining Pacritinib With Sirolimus-Based Immune Suppression
- A Phase I/II Study of Gilteritinib and Momelotinib for Patients With Relapsed or Refractory FLT3-Mutated Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- A Phase II Non-Controlled, Open-Label, Efficacy, Safety, Pharmacokinetic, and Pharmacodynamic Study of Pacritinib in Myelofibrosis
- A Safety and Efficacy Study of SB1518 for the Treatment of Advanced Lymphoid Malignancies
- A Single Arm, Phase Ib/II Trial of Single Agent Pacritinib in Patients With 1q21.3 Amplified Solid Tumors Enriching for Interleukin-1 Receptor-associated Kinase 1 Pathway Activation (PAIR)
- A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Momelotinib in Participants With Vacuoles, E1-enzyme, X-linked, Autoinflammatory, Somatic (VEXAS) Syndrome
- [A Study of JNJ-88549968 for the Treatment of Calreticulin (CALR)-Mutated Myeloproliferative Neoplasms](https://trialight.com/data/trial/a-study-of-jnj-88549968-for-the-treatment-of-calreticulin-ba23876c-8a4f-4f22-9a4b-adfedd20019f.md)
- A Study of Momelotinib in Participants With Low-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- A Study of Momelotinib Versus Danazol in Symptomatic and Anemic Myelofibrosis Participants (MOMENTUM)
- A Study of Oral Nuvisertib (TP-3654) in Patients With Myelofibrosis
- A Study of rhBMP-2/CPM in Closed Fractures of the Humerus
- A Study of Selinexor Monotherapy in Subjects With JAK Inhibitor-naïve Myelofibrosis and Moderate Thrombocytopenia
- A Study to Assess the Effectiveness and Safety of Pacritinib in Patients With VEXAS Syndrome (PAXIS)
- BMP Effect on Implant Stability and Marginal Bone Level After Immediate Placement

### Drugs (6)

- Dibotermin alfa Activin receptor type-1 agonist
- Eptotermin alfa Activin receptor type-1 agonist
- [Momelotinib](https://trialight.com/data/asset/momelotinib-d384d174-93c9-4c16-bc43-4bc528bdef0d.md) Activin receptor type-1 inhibitor
- Momelotinib dihydrochloride monohydrate Activin receptor type-1 inhibitor
- Pacritinib Activin receptor type-1 inhibitor
- Pacritinib citrate Activin receptor type-1 inhibitor

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