Details for: ZNF274

Gene ID: 10782

Gene Type:  Protein-coding  - A gene that serves as a template for producing a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule, which is then translated into a functional protein.

Symbol: ZNF274

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000171606

Description: zinc finger protein 274

Cell Significance Landscape

Associated with

Significant Cells

Cell Significance Index (CSI) scores for the chosen context(s)

  • common myeloid progenitor CL0000049
    CSI 9.63
    rCSI 7.78%
    PRS 78.74
  • squamous epithelial cell CL0000076
    CSI 4.33
    rCSI 10.29%
    PRS 77.7
  • regular atrial cardiac myocyte CL0002129
    CSI 4.14
    rCSI 13.34%
    PRS 73.54
  • differentiation-committed oligodendrocyte precursor CL4023059
    CSI 4.01
    rCSI 7.28%
    PRS 67.78
  • central memory CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000904
    CSI 3.86
    rCSI 2.28%
    PRS 91.56
  • CD4-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell CL0000897
    CSI 3.74
    rCSI 2.68%
    PRS 88.99
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 3.65
    rCSI 3.21%
    PRS 65.28
  • unswitched memory B cell CL0000970
    CSI 3.64
    rCSI 3.06%
    PRS 89.59
  • parietal epithelial cell CL1000452
    CSI 3.62
    rCSI 9.67%
    PRS 67.88
  • CD4-positive, alpha-beta thymocyte CL0000810
    CSI 3.61
    rCSI 2.89%
    PRS 90.87
  • kidney interstitial alternatively activated macrophage CL1000695
    CSI 3.19
    rCSI 8.32%
    PRS 77.36
  • choroid plexus epithelial cell CL0000706
    CSI 2.97
    rCSI 4.87%
    PRS 65.89
  • ON-bipolar cell CL0000749
    CSI 2.91
    rCSI 4.33%
    PRS 76.9
  • vascular leptomeningeal cell CL4023051
    CSI 2.71
    rCSI 4.76%
    PRS 69.8
  • immature B cell CL0000816
    CSI 2.65
    rCSI 1.97%
    PRS 87.67
  • CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002396
    CSI 2.65
    rCSI 2.04%
    PRS 78.91
  • precursor B cell CL0000817
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 2.27%
    PRS 84.11
  • interneuron CL0000099
    CSI 2.59
    rCSI 5.2%
    PRS 66.25
  • class switched memory B cell CL0000972
    CSI 2.54
    rCSI 1.89%
    PRS 89.2
  • lung ciliated cell CL1000271
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 2.89%
    PRS 68.29
  • Kupffer cell CL0000091
    CSI 2.44
    rCSI 5.59%
    PRS 77.45
  • naive T cell CL0000898
    CSI 2.38
    rCSI 1.66%
    PRS 90.04
  • hematopoietic stem cell CL0000037
    CSI 2.38
    rCSI 1.58%
    PRS 79.28
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 2.34
    rCSI 1.85%
    PRS 64.56
  • goblet cell CL0000160
    CSI 2.27
    rCSI 2.15%
    PRS 75.59
  • perivascular cell CL4033054
    CSI 2.26
    rCSI 3.08%
    PRS 81.07
  • alpha-beta T cell CL0000789
    CSI 2.18
    rCSI 2.55%
    PRS 90.16
  • melanocyte CL0000148
    CSI 2.17
    rCSI 1.61%
    PRS 69.65
  • Mueller cell CL0000636
    CSI 2.17
    rCSI 4.94%
    PRS 67.88
  • mature B cell CL0000785
    CSI 2.12
    rCSI 1.84%
    PRS 86.07
  • retina horizontal cell CL0000745
    CSI 2.11
    rCSI 3.21%
    PRS 73.24
  • megakaryocyte-erythroid progenitor cell CL0000050
    CSI 2.08
    rCSI 1.88%
    PRS 74.41
  • group 3 innate lymphoid cell CL0001071
    CSI 2.05
    rCSI 1.54%
    PRS 82.38
  • retinal pigment epithelial cell CL0002586
    CSI 2.05
    rCSI 4.07%
    PRS 72.59
  • myeloid leukocyte CL0000766
    CSI 1.99
    rCSI 1.84%
    PRS 78.05
  • cerebral cortex GABAergic interneuron CL0010011
    CSI 1.95
    rCSI 5.77%
    PRS 77.88
  • lung secretory cell CL1000272
    CSI 1.93
    rCSI 4.78%
    PRS 76.05
  • hepatocyte CL0000182
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 3.41%
    PRS 75.81
  • pro-B cell CL0000826
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 1.57%
    PRS 78.9
  • rod bipolar cell CL0000751
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 3.41%
    PRS 69.77
  • BEST4+ enteroycte CL4030026
    CSI 1.89
    rCSI 2.35%
    PRS 77.87
  • respiratory suprabasal cell CL4033048
    CSI 1.89
    rCSI 2.42%
    PRS 80.25
  • kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001107
    CSI 1.82
    rCSI 4.71%
    PRS 71.89
  • activated type II NK T cell CL0000931
    CSI 1.82
    rCSI 2.04%
    PRS 89.68
  • mononuclear phagocyte CL0000113
    CSI 1.79
    rCSI 3.95%
    PRS 80.49
  • granulocyte monocyte progenitor cell CL0000557
    CSI 1.78
    rCSI 1.54%
    PRS 80.72
  • ionocyte CL0005006
    CSI 1.77
    rCSI 1.89%
    PRS 77.47
  • ependymal cell CL0000065
    CSI 1.76
    rCSI 3.56%
    PRS 54.76
  • activated CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000896
    CSI 1.72
    rCSI 1.59%
    PRS 91.16
  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI 1.66
    rCSI 2.88%
    PRS 67.6
  • extravillous trophoblast CL0008036
    CSI 1.65
    rCSI 2.04%
    PRS 74.28
  • peripheral nervous system neuron CL2000032
    CSI 1.63
    rCSI 2.22%
    PRS 67.79
  • retinal rod cell CL0000604
    CSI 1.63
    rCSI 2.87%
    PRS 72.43
  • chondrocyte CL0000138
    CSI 1.63
    rCSI 2.59%
    PRS 69.33
  • keratinocyte CL0000312
    CSI 1.63
    rCSI 1.36%
    PRS 79.76
  • neuroblast (sensu Vertebrata) CL0000031
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 2.05%
    PRS 72.82
  • cardiac endothelial cell CL0010008
    CSI 1.55
    rCSI 6.26%
    PRS 76.01
  • astrocyte of the cerebral cortex CL0002605
    CSI 1.55
    rCSI 3.47%
    PRS 58.8
  • hepatic stellate cell CL0000632
    CSI 1.54
    rCSI 5.78%
    PRS 68.72
  • amacrine cell CL0000561
    CSI 1.52
    rCSI 4.41%
    PRS 65.68
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 1.51
    rCSI 2.14%
    PRS 73.25
  • retinal cone cell CL0000573
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 2.41%
    PRS 66.24
  • VIP GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023016
    CSI 1.46
    rCSI 1.75%
    PRS 58.03
  • erythrocyte CL0000232
    CSI 1.45
    rCSI 3.29%
    PRS 77.77
  • cardiac muscle cell CL0000746
    CSI 1.28
    rCSI 1.84%
    PRS 66.09
  • podocyte CL0000653
    CSI 1.22
    rCSI 5.43%
    PRS 76.98
  • blood vessel smooth muscle cell CL0019018
    CSI 1.19
    rCSI 9.65%
    PRS 70.16
  • effector CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0001044
    CSI 1.19
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 92.75
  • retinal bipolar neuron CL0000748
    CSI 1.17
    rCSI 2.18%
    PRS 64.54
  • helper T cell CL0000912
    CSI 1.12
    rCSI 1.58%
    PRS 76.81
  • fibroblast of cardiac tissue CL0002548
    CSI 1.11
    rCSI 5.33%
    PRS 76.58
  • lymphoid lineage restricted progenitor cell CL0000838
    CSI 1.11
    rCSI 4.32%
    PRS 92.07
  • transitional stage B cell CL0000818
    CSI 1.06
    rCSI 3.48%
    PRS 92.79
  • neural progenitor cell CL0011020
    CSI 1.03
    rCSI 4.55%
    PRS 65.13
  • enteric smooth muscle cell CL0002504
    CSI 1.02
    rCSI 1.45%
    PRS 77.7
  • sst GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023017
    CSI 0.97
    rCSI 1.25%
    PRS 59.31
  • kidney connecting tubule epithelial cell CL1000768
    CSI 0.93
    rCSI 2.35%
    PRS 66.7
  • regular ventricular cardiac myocyte CL0002131
    CSI 0.83
    rCSI 5.18%
    PRS 68.05
  • follicular B cell CL0000843
    CSI 0.81
    rCSI 2.94%
    PRS 91.61
  • forebrain radial glial cell CL0013000
    CSI 0.81
    rCSI 2.58%
    PRS 79.13
  • megakaryocyte CL0000556
    CSI 0.74
    rCSI 3.19%
    PRS 83.14
  • L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023038
    CSI 0.73
    rCSI 2.27%
    PRS 59.84
  • L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4023040
    CSI 0.66
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 56.15
  • myeloid lineage restricted progenitor cell CL0000839
    CSI 0.58
    rCSI 2.97%
    PRS 91.83

Cell ID: Standard Cell Ontology term used for mapping and comparing cells across experiments. Ensures consistency in analyzing cellular functions across tissues.
Fold Change: Represents the ratio of the current Cell Significance Index to the Cell Significance Index Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Cell Significance Index: Reflects how strongly a gene is expressed in this specific cell.

Cell ID: Standard Cell Ontology term used for mapping and comparing cells across experiments. Ensures consistency in analyzing cellular functions across tissues.
Fold Change: Represents the ratio of the current Cell Significance Index to the Cell Significance Index Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Cell Significance Index: Reflects how strongly a gene is expressed in this cell type. Calculated using techniques like effect size estimation and bootstrapping for reliability.

Cell ID: Standard Cell Ontology term used for mapping and comparing cells across experiments. Ensures consistency in analyzing cellular functions across tissues.
Fold Change: Represents the ratio of the current Cell Significance Index to the Cell Significance Index Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Cell Significance Index: Reflects how strongly a gene is expressed in this cell type. Calculated using techniques like effect size estimation and bootstrapping for reliability.
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Other Information

This section provides additional information about the gene, including a description generated by an AI language model and details about associated proteins.

## Summary [ZNF274](/details-gene/10782) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 19q13.43 that encodes Zinc Finger Protein 274, a Kruppel-type zinc finger protein. It functions as a DNA-binding transcription factor primarily involved in the negative regulation of gene expression and chromatin remodeling. A key aspect of its function involves recruiting the histone methyltransferase SETDB1 to the 3' ends of other zinc finger (ZNF) genes, thereby inducing transcriptional silencing through histone H3 lysine 9 trimethylation (H3K9me3) [Link](https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0015082). **Overall**, expression data highlights its highest significance in the [common myeloid progenitor](/details-cell/CL0000049), suggesting a crucial role in regulating myelopoiesis. It is also significantly expressed across a diverse range of cell types, including various epithelial, cardiac, neuronal precursor, and lymphoid cells. ## Cellular Roles and Expression Landscape The expression profile of [ZNF274](/details-gene/10782) indicates a role as a fundamental transcriptional regulator rather than a specific cell lineage marker. Its most significant expression is observed in the [common myeloid progenitor](/details-cell/CL0000049) (CSI: 9.63), which strongly suggests a foundational role in the commitment and differentiation of the myeloid lineage from hematopoietic stem cells. Beyond its role in hematopoiesis, [ZNF274](/details-gene/10782) shows significant expression in a wide array of differentiated cell types, underscoring its broad biological importance. These include: * **Epithelial Tissues:** High significance in [squamous epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL0000076) and [ciliated epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL0000067). * **Muscle and Nervous System:** Notable expression in [regular atrial cardiac myocyte](/details-cell/CL0002129) and [differentiation-committed oligodendrocyte precursor](/details-cell/CL4023059). * **Immune System:** Consistent significance across both adaptive and innate immune cells, including [central memory CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell](/details-cell/CL0000904), [CD4-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell](/details-cell/CL0000897), [unswitched memory B cell](/details-cell/CL0000970), and [kidney interstitial alternatively activated macrophage](/details-cell/CL1000695). This widespread expression pattern, combined with its established localization to the nucleolus [Link](https://doi.org/10.1006/geno.2000.6140), is consistent with a role in maintaining cellular identity and genomic stability by regulating large cassettes of genes across multiple, distinct lineages. ## Pathways and Molecular Function The function of [ZNF274](/details-gene/10782) is deeply rooted in the regulation of transcription. This is reflected in its association with Reactome pathways such as [Gene expression (transcription)](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-74160) and [Rna polymerase ii transcription](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-73857). Gene Ontology (GO) annotations further clarify its mechanistic role: * **Biological Process:** It is primarily involved in [Negative regulation of transcription by rna polymerase ii](/details-cell/GO0000122) and [Chromatin remodeling](/details-cell/GO0006338). * **Molecular Function:** Its functions as a transcription factor are defined by its ability for [Sequence-specific dna binding](/details-cell/GO0043565) and [Chromatin binding](/details-cell/GO0003682). Critically, experimental evidence has demonstrated that [ZNF274](/details-gene/10782) serves as a molecular beacon, recruiting the SETDB1 enzyme to orchestrate the silencing of other ZNF genes [Link](https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0015082). This places [ZNF274](/details-gene/10782) as a master regulator within a complex network that controls the expression of a large family of transcription factors, thereby shaping the transcriptional landscape of the cell. ## Research Directions The widespread expression and critical regulatory function of [ZNF274](/details-gene/10782) present several avenues for future research. ### Testable Hypotheses 1. Given its exceptionally high significance in [common myeloid progenitor](/details-cell/CL0000049) cells, **[ZNF274](/details-gene/10782) is a critical gatekeeper for myeloid lineage commitment**. Its repressive function is likely required to silence genes associated with alternative hematopoietic fates (e.g., lymphoid or erythroid programs), thereby ensuring fidelity during myelopoiesis. 2. The broad expression of [ZNF274](/details-gene/10782) suggests that it **maintains cellular identity in differentiated tissues by constitutively repressing a specific subset of ZNF genes that would otherwise promote lineage plasticity or de-differentiation**. Loss of [ZNF274](/details-gene/10782) function in somatic cells could therefore contribute to cellular instability and diseases such as cancer. ### Proposed Experimental Approach To test the first hypothesis regarding the role of [ZNF274](/details-gene/10782) in myeloid differentiation, a CRISPR-Cas9-based loss-of-function study in primary human hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) would be highly informative. CD34+ HSPCs could be isolated and subjected to [ZNF274](/details-gene/10782) knockout. These modified cells, alongside unedited controls, would then be cultured in media containing cytokines that promote myeloid differentiation (e.g., GM-CSF, M-CSF). The differentiation process would be monitored over time using multi-parameter flow cytometry to quantify the emergence of myeloid (CD33+, CD14+), erythroid (CD235a+), and lymphoid (CD19+) populations. A definitive result, such as a block in myelopoiesis or shunting towards an alternative lineage in the knockout cells, would be further investigated using single-cell RNA sequencing to identify the specific transcriptional programs, particularly other ZNF genes, that are de-repressed upon [ZNF274](/details-gene/10782) deletion. ### Therapeutic Potential As an intracellular DNA-binding protein, [ZNF274](/details-gene/10782) is a challenging target for conventional therapeutics like antibodies or small molecules. However, its role as a master epigenetic regulator suggests potential indirect therapeutic strategies. For instance, in malignancies characterized by blocked hematopoietic differentiation (e.g., acute myeloid leukemia), a loss of [ZNF274](/details-gene/10782) function could be a contributing factor. In such a context, therapeutic agents that enhance the activity of the H3K9me3-depositing machinery or inhibit antagonizing demethylases might partially restore the repressive state and promote differentiation. Conversely, if its overexpression leads to aberrant silencing of tumor suppressor genes, developing inhibitors against the ZNF274-SETDB1 protein-protein interaction could be a viable, albeit difficult, strategy. The broad expression of [ZNF274](/details-gene/10782) across many healthy tissues would, however, be a major consideration for potential on-target toxicity.

Genular Protein ID: 513830716

Symbol: ZN274_HUMAN

Name: Neurotrophin receptor-interacting factor homolog

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 10777669

Title: Identification and characterization of human ZNF274 cDNA, Which encodes a novel kruppel-type zinc-finger protein having nucleolar targeting ability.

PubMed ID: 10777669

DOI: 10.1006/geno.2000.6140

PubMed ID: 15498874

Title: Large-scale cDNA transfection screening for genes related to cancer development and progression.

PubMed ID: 15498874

DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0404089101

PubMed ID: 17974005

Title: The full-ORF clone resource of the German cDNA consortium.

PubMed ID: 17974005

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2164-8-399

PubMed ID: 15057824

Title: The DNA sequence and biology of human chromosome 19.

PubMed ID: 15057824

DOI: 10.1038/nature02399

PubMed ID: 15489334

Title: The status, quality, and expansion of the NIH full-length cDNA project: the Mammalian Gene Collection (MGC).

PubMed ID: 15489334

DOI: 10.1101/gr.2596504

PubMed ID: 10520746

Title: Computer sequence analysis of human highly conserved zinc finger modules.

PubMed ID: 10520746

DOI: 10.3109/10425179809072191

PubMed ID: 21170338

Title: ZNF274 recruits the histone methyltransferase SETDB1 to the 3' ends of ZNF genes.

PubMed ID: 21170338

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0015082

PubMed ID: 27029610

Title: ATRX binds to atypical chromatin domains at the 3' exons of zinc finger genes to preserve H3K9me3 enrichment.

PubMed ID: 27029610

DOI: 10.1080/15592294.2016.1169351

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 653
  • Mass: 74177
  • Checksum: 8B91F51F4BEED925
  • Sequence:
  • MASRLPTAWS CEPVTFEDVT LGFTPEEWGL LDLKQKSLYR EVMLENYRNL VSVEHQLSKP 
    DVVSQLEEAE DFWPVERGIP QDTIPEYPEL QLDPKLDPLP AESPLMNIEV VEVLTLNQEV 
    AGPRNAQIQA LYAEDGSLSA DAPSEQVQQQ GKHPGDPEAA RQRFRQFRYK DMTGPREALD 
    QLRELCHQWL QPKARSKEQI LELLVLEQFL GALPVKLRTW VESQHPENCQ EVVALVEGVT 
    WMSEEEVLPA GQPAEGTTCC LEVTAQQEEK QEDAAICPVT VLPEEPVTFQ DVAVDFSREE 
    WGLLGPTQRT EYRDVMLETF GHLVSVGWET TLENKELAPN SDIPEEEPAP SLKVQESSRD 
    CALSSTLEDT LQGGVQEVQD TVLKQMESAQ EKDLPQKKHF DNRESQANSG ALDTNQVSLQ 
    KIDNPESQAN SGALDTNQVL LHKIPPRKRL RKRDSQVKSM KHNSRVKIHQ KSCERQKAKE 
    GNGCRKTFSR STKQITFIRI HKGSQVCRCS ECGKIFRNPR YFSVHKKIHT GERPYVCQDC 
    GKGFVQSSSL TQHQRVHSGE RPFECQECGR TFNDRSAISQ HLRTHTGAKP YKCQDCGKAF 
    RQSSHLIRHQ RTHTGERPYA CNKCGKAFTQ SSHLIGHQRT HNRTKRKKKQ PTS

Genular Protein ID: 622676161

Symbol: A0A0A0MR47_HUMAN

Name: N/A

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 11237011

Title: Initial sequencing and analysis of the human genome.

PubMed ID: 11237011

DOI: 10.1038/35057062

PubMed ID: 15057824

Title: The DNA sequence and biology of human chromosome 19.

PubMed ID: 15057824

DOI: 10.1038/nature02399

PubMed ID: 15496913

Title: Finishing the euchromatic sequence of the human genome.

PubMed ID: 15496913

DOI: 10.1038/nature03001

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 611
  • Mass: 69351
  • Checksum: 85C702E2705D97DD
  • Sequence:
  • MLENYRNLVS VEHQLSKPDV VSQLEEAEDF WPVERGIPQD TIPEYPELQL DPKLDPLPAE 
    SPLMNIEVVE VLTLNQEVAG PRNAQIQALY AEDGSLSADA PSEQVQQQGK HPGDPEAARQ 
    RFRQFRYKDM TGPREALDQL RELCHQWLQP KARSKEQILE LLVLEQFLGA LPVKLRTWVE 
    SQHPENCQEV VALVEGVTWM SEEEVLPAGQ PAEGTTCCLE VTAQQEEKQE DAAICPVTVL 
    PEEPVTFQDV AVDFSREEWG LLGPTQRTEY RDVMLETFGH LVSVGWETTL ENKELAPNSD 
    IPEEEPAPSL KVQESSRDCA LSSTLEDTLQ GGVQEVQDTV LKQMESAQEK DLPQKKHFDN 
    RESQANSGAL DTNQVSLQKI DNPESQANSG ALDTNQVLLH KIPPRKRLRK RDSQVKSMKH 
    NSRVKIHQKS CERQKAKEGN GCRKTFSRST KQITFIRIHK GSQVCRCSEC GKIFRNPRYF 
    SVHKKIHTGE RPYVCQDCGK GFVQSSSLTQ HQRVHSGERP FECQECGRTF NDRSAISQHL 
    RTHTGAKPYK CQDCGKAFRQ SSHLIRHQRT HTGERPYACN KCGKAFTQSS HLIGHQRTHN 
    RTKRKKKQPT S