Details for: CL0000136

Cell ID: CL0000136

Cell Name: fat cell

Marker Score Threshold: 559
(Derived using integrated single-cell and genomic data)

Description: A fat-storing cell found mostly in the abdominal cavity and subcutaneous tissue of mammals. Fat is usually stored in the form of triglycerides.

Synonyms: adipose cell, fat cell

Genes (max top 100)

(Marker Score score is uniquely calculated using our advanced thresholding algorithms to reveal cell-specific gene markers)

  • Gene Symbol: AQP7 (ENSG00000165269)
    Fold Change: 3.74
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000165269
  • Gene Symbol: ADH1B (ENSG00000196616)
    Fold Change: 3.41
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000196616
  • Gene Symbol: ACACB (ENSG00000076555)
    Fold Change: 2.93
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000076555
  • Gene Symbol: BCL2 (ENSG00000171791)
    Fold Change: 2.7
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000171791
  • Gene Symbol: ASPH (ENSG00000198363)
    Fold Change: 2.69
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000198363
  • Gene Symbol: RERE (ENSG00000142599)
    Fold Change: 2.68
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000142599
  • Gene Symbol: APBB2 (ENSG00000163697)
    Fold Change: 2.65
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000163697
  • Gene Symbol: ADRA1A (ENSG00000120907)
    Fold Change: 2.49
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000120907
  • Gene Symbol: CACNA2D1 (ENSG00000153956)
    Fold Change: 2.44
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000153956
  • Gene Symbol: BNIP3L (ENSG00000104765)
    Fold Change: 2.34
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000104765
  • Gene Symbol: ACYP2 (ENSG00000170634)
    Fold Change: 2.23
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000170634
  • Gene Symbol: CAST (ENSG00000153113)
    Fold Change: 2.19
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000153113
  • Gene Symbol: CAMK2D (ENSG00000145349)
    Fold Change: 2.18
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000145349
  • Gene Symbol: BCKDHB (ENSG00000083123)
    Fold Change: 2.1
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000083123
  • Gene Symbol: BCL6 (ENSG00000113916)
    Fold Change: 2.1
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000113916
  • Gene Symbol: BMPR2 (ENSG00000204217)
    Fold Change: 2.08
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000204217
  • Gene Symbol: C7 (ENSG00000112936)
    Fold Change: 2.07
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000112936
  • Gene Symbol: ATRX (ENSG00000085224)
    Fold Change: 2.05
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000085224
  • Gene Symbol: ABCA1 (ENSG00000165029)
    Fold Change: 2.04
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000165029
  • Gene Symbol: ZFHX3 (ENSG00000140836)
    Fold Change: 2.03
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000140836
  • Gene Symbol: DST (ENSG00000151914)
    Fold Change: 2
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000151914
  • Gene Symbol: ACO1 (ENSG00000122729)
    Fold Change: 2
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000122729
  • Gene Symbol: BRAF (ENSG00000157764)
    Fold Change: 1.99
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000157764
  • Gene Symbol: ABL1 (ENSG00000097007)
    Fold Change: 1.98
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000097007
  • Gene Symbol: C6 (ENSG00000039537)
    Fold Change: 1.92
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000039537
  • Gene Symbol: ANXA1 (ENSG00000135046)
    Fold Change: 1.91
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000135046
  • Gene Symbol: BMPR1A (ENSG00000107779)
    Fold Change: 1.9
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000107779
  • Gene Symbol: ATP1A2 (ENSG00000018625)
    Fold Change: 1.88
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000018625
  • Gene Symbol: BTG1 (ENSG00000133639)
    Fold Change: 1.82
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000133639
  • Gene Symbol: CAT (ENSG00000121691)
    Fold Change: 1.74
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000121691
  • Gene Symbol: ACACA (ENSG00000278540)
    Fold Change: 1.74
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000278540
  • Gene Symbol: GRK3 (ENSG00000100077)
    Fold Change: 1.74
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000100077
  • Gene Symbol: CALD1 (ENSG00000122786)
    Fold Change: 1.7
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000122786
  • Gene Symbol: ACTB (ENSG00000075624)
    Fold Change: 1.67
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000075624
  • Gene Symbol: ADCY5 (ENSG00000173175)
    Fold Change: 1.66
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000173175
  • Gene Symbol: ANXA2 (ENSG00000182718)
    Fold Change: 1.66
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000182718
  • Gene Symbol: ACADVL (ENSG00000072778)
    Fold Change: 1.64
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000072778
  • Gene Symbol: ADK (ENSG00000156110)
    Fold Change: 1.59
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000156110
  • Gene Symbol: ZFP36L2 (ENSG00000152518)
    Fold Change: 1.56
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000152518
  • Gene Symbol: B2M (ENSG00000166710)
    Fold Change: 1.56
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000166710
  • Gene Symbol: CAV2 (ENSG00000105971)
    Fold Change: 1.56
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000105971
  • Gene Symbol: ATP2B4 (ENSG00000058668)
    Fold Change: 1.54
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000058668
  • Gene Symbol: ZFP36L1 (ENSG00000185650)
    Fold Change: 1.54
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000185650
  • Gene Symbol: CAPZB (ENSG00000077549)
    Fold Change: 1.53
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000077549
  • Gene Symbol: CAPZA1 (ENSG00000116489)
    Fold Change: 1.52
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000116489
  • Gene Symbol: ALDH2 (ENSG00000111275)
    Fold Change: 1.46
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000111275
  • Gene Symbol: ANGPT1 (ENSG00000154188)
    Fold Change: 1.46
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000154188
  • Gene Symbol: ANXA5 (ENSG00000164111)
    Fold Change: 1.44
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000164111
  • Gene Symbol: ATP1B3 (ENSG00000069849)
    Fold Change: 1.42
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000069849
  • Gene Symbol: CAV1 (ENSG00000105974)
    Fold Change: 1.41
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000105974
  • Gene Symbol: PLIN2 (ENSG00000147872)
    Fold Change: 1.4
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000147872
  • Gene Symbol: ANK2 (ENSG00000145362)
    Fold Change: 1.36
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000145362
  • Gene Symbol: AUH (ENSG00000148090)
    Fold Change: 1.36
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000148090
  • Gene Symbol: ADGRB3 (ENSG00000135298)
    Fold Change: 1.36
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000135298
  • Gene Symbol: ABL2 (ENSG00000143322)
    Fold Change: 1.35
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000143322
  • Gene Symbol: ADCY6 (ENSG00000174233)
    Fold Change: 1.35
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000174233
  • Gene Symbol: ATM (ENSG00000149311)
    Fold Change: 1.31
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000149311
  • Gene Symbol: ACOX1 (ENSG00000161533)
    Fold Change: 1.31
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000161533
  • Gene Symbol: AOX1 (ENSG00000138356)
    Fold Change: 1.31
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000138356
  • Gene Symbol: ANXA6 (ENSG00000197043)
    Fold Change: 1.3
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000197043
  • Gene Symbol: RHOA (ENSG00000067560)
    Fold Change: 1.29
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000067560
  • Gene Symbol: ATR (ENSG00000175054)
    Fold Change: 1.28
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000175054
  • Gene Symbol: ATF4 (ENSG00000128272)
    Fold Change: 1.28
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000128272
  • Gene Symbol: ADD3 (ENSG00000148700)
    Fold Change: 1.28
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000148700
  • Gene Symbol: CALM2 (ENSG00000143933)
    Fold Change: 1.27
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000143933
  • Gene Symbol: ADD1 (ENSG00000087274)
    Fold Change: 1.27
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000087274
  • Gene Symbol: C1S (ENSG00000182326)
    Fold Change: 1.26
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000182326
  • Gene Symbol: ACO2 (ENSG00000100412)
    Fold Change: 1.23
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000100412
  • Gene Symbol: SLC25A6 (ENSG00000169100)
    Fold Change: 1.21
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000169100
  • Gene Symbol: ARHGAP5 (ENSG00000100852)
    Fold Change: 1.21
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000100852
  • Gene Symbol: BTF3 (ENSG00000145741)
    Fold Change: 1.2
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000145741
  • Gene Symbol: CEACAM1 (ENSG00000079385)
    Fold Change: 1.2
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000079385
  • Gene Symbol: AR (ENSG00000169083)
    Fold Change: 1.19
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000169083
  • Gene Symbol: RHOB (ENSG00000143878)
    Fold Change: 1.19
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000143878
  • Gene Symbol: KLF9 (ENSG00000119138)
    Fold Change: 1.16
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000119138
  • Gene Symbol: BACH1 (ENSG00000156273)
    Fold Change: 1.15
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000156273
  • Gene Symbol: ACTG1 (ENSG00000184009)
    Fold Change: 1.15
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000184009
  • Gene Symbol: CAPZA2 (ENSG00000198898)
    Fold Change: 1.15
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000198898
  • Gene Symbol: ATP5F1E (ENSG00000124172)
    Fold Change: 1.13
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000124172
  • Gene Symbol: ATP5MC3 (ENSG00000154518)
    Fold Change: 1.13
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000154518
  • Gene Symbol: ACTN4 (ENSG00000130402)
    Fold Change: 1.12
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000130402
  • Gene Symbol: CALM1 (ENSG00000198668)
    Fold Change: 1.11
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000198668
  • Gene Symbol: ASAH1 (ENSG00000104763)
    Fold Change: 1.11
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000104763
  • Gene Symbol: AP2B1 (ENSG00000006125)
    Fold Change: 1.1
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000006125
  • Gene Symbol: ACTN1 (ENSG00000072110)
    Fold Change: 1.09
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000072110
  • Gene Symbol: ATP2A2 (ENSG00000174437)
    Fold Change: 1.09
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000174437
  • Gene Symbol: ARF4 (ENSG00000168374)
    Fold Change: 1.08
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000168374
  • Gene Symbol: LDLRAD4 (ENSG00000168675)
    Fold Change: 1.08
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000168675
  • Gene Symbol: AP1G1 (ENSG00000166747)
    Fold Change: 1.07
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000166747
  • Gene Symbol: ATP5MC2 (ENSG00000135390)
    Fold Change: 1.06
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000135390
  • Gene Symbol: AZGP1 (ENSG00000160862)
    Fold Change: 1.06
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000160862
  • Gene Symbol: ACADL (ENSG00000115361)
    Fold Change: 1.05
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000115361
  • Gene Symbol: AK4 (ENSG00000162433)
    Fold Change: 1.05
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000162433
  • Gene Symbol: CACNA1C (ENSG00000151067)
    Fold Change: 1.03
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000151067
  • Gene Symbol: ACVR1 (ENSG00000115170)
    Fold Change: 1.03
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000115170
  • Gene Symbol: XIAP (ENSG00000101966)
    Fold Change: 1.03
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000101966
  • Gene Symbol: ARNT (ENSG00000143437)
    Fold Change: 1.02
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000143437
  • Gene Symbol: ABCD2 (ENSG00000173208)
    Fold Change: 1.02
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000173208
  • Gene Symbol: AKT2 (ENSG00000105221)
    Fold Change: 1.01
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000105221
  • Gene Symbol: ACAT1 (ENSG00000075239)
    Fold Change: N/A
    Ensembl ID: ENSG00000075239
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**Key Characteristics** 1. **Cell Type**: Fat-storing cell (adipocyte) 2. **Location**: Abdominal cavity and subcutaneous tissue of mammals 3. **Function**: Stores energy in the form of triglycerides 4. **Gene Symbols**: AQP7, ADH1B, and ACACB 5. **Pathways/Ontology**: Aquaporin-mediated transport, alcohol dehydrogenase activity, acetyl-CoA carboxylase activity, and various other cellular processes 6. **Cell Membrane**: Plasma membrane with aquaporins and other transport proteins 7. **Cytoplasm**: Contains lipid droplets and other organelles involved in lipid metabolism 8. **Intracellular Transport**: Transport of glycerol, triglycerides, and other small molecules through aquaporins and other transport proteins **Clinical Significance** 1. **Metabolic Disorders**: Adipocytes play a crucial role in metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and lipid metabolism disorders. 2. **Energy Storage**: Adipocytes store energy in the form of triglycerides, which can be released during times of energy need. 3. **Inflammation**: Adipocytes can produce inflammatory cytokines, which can contribute to metabolic disorders and other diseases. 4. **Cancer**: Adipocytes can produce various growth factors and cytokines that can contribute to cancer development and progression. 5. **Regulation of Energy Metabolism**: Adipocytes play a crucial role in regulating energy metabolism, including glucose and lipid metabolism. **Regulation of Adipocyte Function** 1. **Hormonal Regulation**: Adipocytes are regulated by various hormones, including insulin, glucagon, and epinephrine. 2. **Nutrient Sensing**: Adipocytes respond to nutrient availability, including glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids. 3. **Inflammation**: Adipocytes respond to inflammation, including the production of inflammatory cytokines. 4. **Cell Signaling**: Adipocytes respond to various cell signaling pathways, including those involved in energy metabolism and inflammation. In conclusion, adipocytes play a crucial role in energy storage and metabolism, and their dysregulation can contribute to various metabolic disorders and diseases. Understanding the regulation of adipocyte function is essential for the development of novel therapeutic strategies for metabolic disorders.