### TMEM252 Gene Overview

#### General Information
- **Gene Symbol**: TMEM252
- **Predicted Function**: TMEM252 is predicted to be an integral component of the membrane, suggesting a role in cellular processes that involve membrane dynamics, transport, or signaling.

### 1. Associated Genes
Currently, detailed interactions or associations of TMEM252 with other specific genes are not well characterized in publicly available databases. However, gene co-expression or co-localization studies may reveal other genes involved in similar pathways. To identify potential associations, tools like STRING database or gene co-expression networks may be useful.

### 2. Aging and Age-Related Diseases
As of the latest information, specific studies linking TMEM252 directly with aging or age-related diseases are limited or not well established. It is essential to monitor relevant literature because emerging studies may uncover roles of TMEM252 in age-related mechanisms or diseases, potentially through its involvement in cellular stress responses, apoptosis, or membrane stability, which are increasingly significant in the context of aging.

### 3. Drug Interactions
Currently, there are no well-documented drugs or drug classes known to specifically interact with TMEM252. Future research may uncover indirect interactions through related pathways or physiological processes.

### 4. Pathways and Biological Processes
While specific pathways linked to TMEM252 are not thoroughly detailed, integral membrane proteins like TMEM252 typically participate in several biological processes, including:
- **Membrane Transport**: As a predicted integral membrane component, TMEM252 may be involved in the transport of ions, metabolites, or other molecules.
- **Signal Transduction**: Membrane proteins often play roles in the signaling cascades that regulate various cellular functions.
- **Cell Membrane Dynamics**: Participation in maintaining cellular integrity and facilitating interactions with the extracellular environment may also be a role.

### Additional Considerations
Further research into TMEM252, especially in the context of specific tissues and under various physiological conditions, will be critical to elucidate its full biological significance and potential implications in health and disease. 

### Conclusion
TMEM252 remains a gene of interest warranting further investigations to better understand its functions, associations with other genes, and relevance to human health and disease. Ongoing experimental studies and databases will hopefully shed light on its biological roles and potential therapeutic implications in the future.