Details for: ENO2

Gene ID: 2026

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: ENO2

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000111674

Description: enolase 2

Selected Context(s):  Overall

Cell Significance Landscape

Contexts:

Associated with

Significant Cells

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

  • OFF-bipolar cell CL0000750
    CSI 44.1
    rCSI 60.3%
    PRS 86.64
  • retinal rod cell CL0000604
    CSI 35.19
    rCSI 62.01%
    PRS 82.04
  • ON-bipolar cell CL0000749
    CSI 33.96
    rCSI 50.48%
    PRS 85.96
  • retinal cone cell CL0000573
    CSI 30.94
    rCSI 49.8%
    PRS 77.83
  • retina horizontal cell CL0000745
    CSI 30.01
    rCSI 45.75%
    PRS 83.49
  • retinal ganglion cell CL0000740
    CSI 23.18
    rCSI 51.21%
    PRS 74.15
  • CD4-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell CL0000897
    CSI 20.61
    rCSI 14.79%
    PRS 95.87
  • cerebellar granule cell CL0001031
    CSI 19.59
    rCSI 28.8%
    PRS 80.34
  • stem cell CL0000034
    CSI 19.45
    rCSI 18.76%
    PRS 81.41
  • peripheral nervous system neuron CL2000032
    CSI 15.75
    rCSI 21.46%
    PRS 79.17
  • amacrine cell CL0000561
    CSI 14.6
    rCSI 42.31%
    PRS 77.12
  • CD4-positive, alpha-beta thymocyte CL0000810
    CSI 14.18
    rCSI 11.36%
    PRS 94.35
  • neural cell CL0002319
    CSI 13.5
    rCSI 50.95%
    PRS 70.23
  • L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023041
    CSI 12.96
    rCSI 46.65%
    PRS 68.99
  • lung neuroendocrine cell CL1000223
    CSI 11.85
    rCSI 17.53%
    PRS 88.89
  • GABAergic amacrine cell CL4030027
    CSI 11.19
    rCSI 38.33%
    PRS 73.03
  • L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4023040
    CSI 10.81
    rCSI 26.26%
    PRS 68.83
  • L4 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030063
    CSI 10.4
    rCSI 24.87%
    PRS 74.65
  • rod bipolar cell CL0000751
    CSI 9.72
    rCSI 17.47%
    PRS 80.84
  • progenitor cell CL0011026
    CSI 9.67
    rCSI 20.56%
    PRS 80.43
  • L2/3 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030059
    CSI 9.43
    rCSI 20.46%
    PRS 74.84
  • myofibroblast cell CL0000186
    CSI 9.15
    rCSI 12.67%
    PRS 82.9
  • epithelial cell CL0000066
    CSI 8.51
    rCSI 13.08%
    PRS 75.03
  • VIP GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023016
    CSI 8.06
    rCSI 9.63%
    PRS 71.18
  • near-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023012
    CSI 7.85
    rCSI 29.65%
    PRS 71.37
  • glial cell CL0000125
    CSI 7.67
    rCSI 29.21%
    PRS 78.76
  • pancreatic D cell CL0000173
    CSI 7.62
    rCSI 7.49%
    PRS 88.27
  • ependymal cell CL0000065
    CSI 7.5
    rCSI 15.22%
    PRS 67.08
  • pancreatic A cell CL0000171
    CSI 7.48
    rCSI 7.83%
    PRS 89.02
  • melanocyte CL0000148
    CSI 7.39
    rCSI 5.47%
    PRS 81.57
  • type B pancreatic cell CL0000169
    CSI 7.37
    rCSI 16.32%
    PRS 86.39
  • neuroblast (sensu Nematoda and Protostomia) CL0000338
    CSI 7.35
    rCSI 8.49%
    PRS 79.01
  • H2 horizontal cell CL0004218
    CSI 7.12
    rCSI 35.39%
    PRS 80.84
  • glutamatergic neuron CL0000679
    CSI 6.9
    rCSI 14.19%
    PRS 73.94
  • neuroblast (sensu Vertebrata) CL0000031
    CSI 6.87
    rCSI 8.81%
    PRS 82.87
  • epithelial cell of lung CL0000082
    CSI 6.79
    rCSI 5.63%
    PRS 87.49
  • retinal bipolar neuron CL0000748
    CSI 6.79
    rCSI 12.72%
    PRS 76.66
  • eye photoreceptor cell CL0000287
    CSI 6.77
    rCSI 76.13%
    PRS 90.62
  • effector CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0001050
    CSI 6.72
    rCSI 5.11%
    PRS 95.82
  • radial glial cell CL0000681
    CSI 6.5
    rCSI 9.03%
    PRS 84.83
  • interneuron CL0000099
    CSI 6.4
    rCSI 12.86%
    PRS 78.89
  • choroid plexus epithelial cell CL0000706
    CSI 6.36
    rCSI 10.41%
    PRS 77.84
  • central memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000907
    CSI 6.33
    rCSI 4.27%
    PRS 95.8
  • Mueller cell CL0000636
    CSI 6.28
    rCSI 14.32%
    PRS 79.09
  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI 6.16
    rCSI 10.66%
    PRS 79.76
  • inhibitory interneuron CL0000498
    CSI 6.12
    rCSI 14.13%
    PRS 75.99
  • Cajal-Retzius cell CL0000695
    CSI 6
    rCSI 47.03%
    PRS 89.14
  • S cone cell CL0003050
    CSI 5.82
    rCSI 25.59%
    PRS 81.16
  • cerebral cortex pyramidal neuron CL4023111
    CSI 5.63
    rCSI 34.68%
    PRS 88.71
  • vascular leptomeningeal cell CL4023051
    CSI 5.6
    rCSI 9.81%
    PRS 81.77
  • GABAergic neuron CL0000617
    CSI 5.45
    rCSI 18.24%
    PRS 71.53
  • chandelier pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023036
    CSI 5.38
    rCSI 16.81%
    PRS 74.6
  • granulocyte CL0000094
    CSI 5.34
    rCSI 8.16%
    PRS 91.7
  • neuron CL0000540
    CSI 5.26
    rCSI 14%
    PRS 74.11
  • cerebral cortex GABAergic interneuron CL0010011
    CSI 5.17
    rCSI 15.27%
    PRS 87.03
  • corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023013
    CSI 5.15
    rCSI 30.32%
    PRS 71.48
  • L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023038
    CSI 4.87
    rCSI 15.21%
    PRS 72.46
  • lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023011
    CSI 4.86
    rCSI 8.16%
    PRS 71.05
  • pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023018
    CSI 4.8
    rCSI 5.97%
    PRS 68.86
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 4.73
    rCSI 3.74%
    PRS 77.57
  • sst GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023017
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 6.06%
    PRS 72.21
  • enteroendocrine cell CL0000164
    CSI 4.43
    rCSI 6.06%
    PRS 85.47
  • ON parasol ganglion cell CL4033052
    CSI 4.27
    rCSI 60.55%
    PRS 78.3
  • naive T cell CL0000898
    CSI 4.18
    rCSI 2.91%
    PRS 96.25
  • megakaryocyte-erythroid progenitor cell CL0000050
    CSI 4.03
    rCSI 3.64%
    PRS 85.04
  • cerebral cortex neuron CL0010012
    CSI 3.88
    rCSI 15.8%
    PRS 78.74
  • cone retinal bipolar cell CL0000752
    CSI 3.84
    rCSI 50.14%
    PRS 84.98
  • mature astrocyte CL0002627
    CSI 3.61
    rCSI 15.36%
    PRS 79.95
  • hematopoietic stem cell CL0000037
    CSI 3.48
    rCSI 2.31%
    PRS 88.38
  • sncg GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023015
    CSI 3.46
    rCSI 5.57%
    PRS 72.39
  • differentiation-committed oligodendrocyte precursor CL4023059
    CSI 3.46
    rCSI 6.29%
    PRS 78.96
  • glioblast CL0000030
    CSI 3.32
    rCSI 5.29%
    PRS 78.52
  • astrocyte of the cerebral cortex CL0002605
    CSI 3.24
    rCSI 7.27%
    PRS 71.85
  • multi-ciliated epithelial cell CL0005012
    CSI 3.21
    rCSI 3.21%
    PRS 80.76
  • dopaminergic neuron CL0000700
    CSI 3.21
    rCSI 18.14%
    PRS 74.18
  • cerebellar neuron CL1001611
    CSI 3.21
    rCSI 28.25%
    PRS 74.48
  • ON midget ganglion cell CL4033046
    CSI 3.13
    rCSI 63.83%
    PRS 76.81
  • OFF midget ganglion cell CL4033047
    CSI 3.11
    rCSI 63.36%
    PRS 77.65
  • pancreatic PP cell CL0002275
    CSI 3.06
    rCSI 12.16%
    PRS 91.16
  • platelet CL0000233
    CSI 3
    rCSI 12.43%
    PRS 83.39
  • L5/6 near-projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030067
    CSI 2.96
    rCSI 9.74%
    PRS 73.6
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 2.93
    rCSI 2.58%
    PRS 77
  • double-positive, alpha-beta thymocyte CL0000809
    CSI 2.88
    rCSI 2.94%
    PRS 93.14
  • H1 horizontal cell CL0004217
    CSI 2.83
    rCSI 11.21%
    PRS 80.88
  • activated CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000896
    CSI 2.78
    rCSI 2.57%
    PRS 96.38
  • enterocyte CL0000584
    CSI 2.77
    rCSI 4.47%
    PRS 84.09
  • flat midget bipolar cell CL4033033
    CSI 2.51
    rCSI 17.96%
    PRS 76.81
  • midbrain dopaminergic neuron CL2000097
    CSI 2.36
    rCSI 15.13%
    PRS 81.42
  • caudal ganglionic eminence derived cortical interneuron CL4023064
    CSI 2.35
    rCSI 4.16%
    PRS 70.51
  • lung ciliated cell CL1000271
    CSI 2.28
    rCSI 2.64%
    PRS 80.15
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI 2.01
    rCSI 3.21%
    PRS 89.53
  • glycinergic amacrine cell CL4030028
    CSI 2
    rCSI 5.2%
    PRS 80.53
  • indirect pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023029
    CSI 1.94
    rCSI 46.74%
    PRS 69.19
  • Bergmann glial cell CL0000644
    CSI 1.82
    rCSI 2.49%
    PRS 78.28
  • medium spiny neuron CL1001474
    CSI 1.81
    rCSI 15.62%
    PRS 76.5
  • central nervous system neuron CL2000029
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 13.2%
    PRS 75.93
  • direct pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023026
    CSI 1.79
    rCSI 42.78%
    PRS 68.75
  • retinal pigment epithelial cell CL0002586
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 3.38%
    PRS 82.6
  • Hofbauer cell CL3000001
    CSI 1.59
    rCSI 3.01%
    PRS 92.41
  • microcirculation associated smooth muscle cell CL0008035
    CSI 1.45
    rCSI 4.19%
    PRS 85.66
  • serotonergic neuron CL0000850
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 71.2%
  • invaginating midget bipolar cell CL4033034
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 4.8%
    PRS 77.7%
  • ciliated columnar cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002145
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 79.7%
  • forebrain radial glial cell CL0013000
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 86.7%
  • neuroplacodal cell CL0000032
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 11.6%
    PRS 85.2%
  • pancreatic epsilon cell CL0005019
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 5.9%
    PRS 91.3%
  • neuroendocrine cell CL0000165
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 5.0%
    PRS 91.4%
  • mature alpha-beta T cell CL0000791
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 4.9%
    PRS 97.2%
  • pancreatic stellate cell CL0002410
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 8.1%
    PRS 88.6%
  • microcirculation associated smooth muscle cell CL0008035
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 4.2%
    PRS 85.7%
  • Hofbauer cell CL3000001
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 92.4%
  • retinal pigment epithelial cell CL0002586
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 82.6%
  • direct pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023026
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 42.8%
    PRS 68.8%
  • central nervous system neuron CL2000029
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 13.2%
    PRS 75.9%
  • medium spiny neuron CL1001474
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 15.6%
    PRS 76.5%
  • Bergmann glial cell CL0000644
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 78.3%
  • indirect pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023029
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 46.7%
    PRS 69.2%
  • glycinergic amacrine cell CL4030028
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 5.2%
    PRS 80.5%
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 3.2%
    PRS 89.5%
  • lung ciliated cell CL1000271
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 80.2%
  • caudal ganglionic eminence derived cortical interneuron CL4023064
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 4.2%
    PRS 70.5%
  • midbrain dopaminergic neuron CL2000097
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 15.1%
    PRS 81.4%
  • flat midget bipolar cell CL4033033
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 18.0%
    PRS 76.8%
  • enterocyte CL0000584
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 4.5%
    PRS 84.1%
  • activated CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000896
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 96.4%
  • H1 horizontal cell CL0004217
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 11.2%
    PRS 80.9%
  • double-positive, alpha-beta thymocyte CL0000809
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 93.1%
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 77.0%
  • L5/6 near-projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030067
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 9.7%
    PRS 73.6%
  • platelet CL0000233
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 12.4%
    PRS 83.4%
  • pancreatic PP cell CL0002275
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 12.2%
    PRS 91.2%
  • OFF midget ganglion cell CL4033047
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 63.4%
    PRS 77.7%
  • ON midget ganglion cell CL4033046
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 63.8%
    PRS 76.8%
  • cerebellar neuron CL1001611
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 28.3%
    PRS 74.5%
  • dopaminergic neuron CL0000700
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 18.1%
    PRS 74.2%
  • multi-ciliated epithelial cell CL0005012
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 3.2%
    PRS 80.8%
  • astrocyte of the cerebral cortex CL0002605
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 7.3%
    PRS 71.9%
  • glioblast CL0000030
    CSI 3.3
    rCSI 5.3%
    PRS 78.5%
  • differentiation-committed oligodendrocyte precursor CL4023059
    CSI 3.5
    rCSI 6.3%
    PRS 79.0%
  • sncg GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023015
    CSI 3.5
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 72.4%
  • hematopoietic stem cell CL0000037
    CSI 3.5
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 88.4%
  • mature astrocyte CL0002627
    CSI 3.6
    rCSI 15.4%
    PRS 80.0%
  • cone retinal bipolar cell CL0000752
    CSI 3.8
    rCSI 50.1%
    PRS 85.0%
  • cerebral cortex neuron CL0010012
    CSI 3.9
    rCSI 15.8%
    PRS 78.7%
  • megakaryocyte-erythroid progenitor cell CL0000050
    CSI 4.0
    rCSI 3.6%
    PRS 85.0%
  • naive T cell CL0000898
    CSI 4.2
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 96.3%
  • ON parasol ganglion cell CL4033052
    CSI 4.3
    rCSI 60.6%
    PRS 78.3%
  • enteroendocrine cell CL0000164
    CSI 4.4
    rCSI 6.1%
    PRS 85.5%
  • sst GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023017
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 6.1%
    PRS 72.2%
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 3.7%
    PRS 77.6%
  • pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023018
    CSI 4.8
    rCSI 6.0%
    PRS 68.9%
  • lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023011
    CSI 4.9
    rCSI 8.2%
    PRS 71.1%
  • L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023038
    CSI 4.9
    rCSI 15.2%
    PRS 72.5%
  • corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023013
    CSI 5.2
    rCSI 30.3%
    PRS 71.5%
  • cerebral cortex GABAergic interneuron CL0010011
    CSI 5.2
    rCSI 15.3%
    PRS 87.0%
  • neuron CL0000540
    CSI 5.3
    rCSI 14.0%
    PRS 74.1%
  • granulocyte CL0000094
    CSI 5.3
    rCSI 8.2%
    PRS 91.7%
  • chandelier pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023036
    CSI 5.4
    rCSI 16.8%
    PRS 74.6%
  • GABAergic neuron CL0000617
    CSI 5.5
    rCSI 18.2%
    PRS 71.5%
  • vascular leptomeningeal cell CL4023051
    CSI 5.6
    rCSI 9.8%
    PRS 81.8%
  • cerebral cortex pyramidal neuron CL4023111
    CSI 5.6
    rCSI 34.7%
    PRS 88.7%
  • S cone cell CL0003050
    CSI 5.8
    rCSI 25.6%
    PRS 81.2%
  • Cajal-Retzius cell CL0000695
    CSI 6.0
    rCSI 47.0%
    PRS 89.1%
  • inhibitory interneuron CL0000498
    CSI 6.1
    rCSI 14.1%
    PRS 76.0%
  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI 6.2
    rCSI 10.7%
    PRS 79.8%
  • Mueller cell CL0000636
    CSI 6.3
    rCSI 14.3%
    PRS 79.1%
  • central memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000907
    CSI 6.3
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 95.8%
  • choroid plexus epithelial cell CL0000706
    CSI 6.4
    rCSI 10.4%
    PRS 77.8%
  • interneuron CL0000099
    CSI 6.4
    rCSI 12.9%
    PRS 78.9%
  • radial glial cell CL0000681
    CSI 6.5
    rCSI 9.0%
    PRS 84.8%
  • effector CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0001050
    CSI 6.7
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 95.8%
  • eye photoreceptor cell CL0000287
    CSI 6.8
    rCSI 76.1%
    PRS 90.6%
  • retinal bipolar neuron CL0000748
    CSI 6.8
    rCSI 12.7%
    PRS 76.7%
  • epithelial cell of lung CL0000082
    CSI 6.8
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 87.5%
  • neuroblast (sensu Vertebrata) CL0000031
    CSI 6.9
    rCSI 8.8%
    PRS 82.9%
  • glutamatergic neuron CL0000679
    CSI 6.9
    rCSI 14.2%
    PRS 73.9%
  • H2 horizontal cell CL0004218
    CSI 7.1
    rCSI 35.4%
    PRS 80.8%
  • neuroblast (sensu Nematoda and Protostomia) CL0000338
    CSI 7.4
    rCSI 8.5%
    PRS 79.0%
  • type B pancreatic cell CL0000169
    CSI 7.4
    rCSI 16.3%
    PRS 86.4%
  • melanocyte CL0000148
    CSI 7.4
    rCSI 5.5%
    PRS 81.6%
  • pancreatic A cell CL0000171
    CSI 7.5
    rCSI 7.8%
    PRS 89.0%
  • ependymal cell CL0000065
    CSI 7.5
    rCSI 15.2%
    PRS 67.1%
  • pancreatic D cell CL0000173
    CSI 7.6
    rCSI 7.5%
    PRS 88.3%
  • glial cell CL0000125
    CSI 7.7
    rCSI 29.2%
    PRS 78.8%
  • near-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023012
    CSI 7.9
    rCSI 29.7%
    PRS 71.4%
  • VIP GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023016
    CSI 8.1
    rCSI 9.6%
    PRS 71.2%
  • epithelial cell CL0000066
    CSI 8.5
    rCSI 13.1%
    PRS 75.0%
  • myofibroblast cell CL0000186
    CSI 9.2
    rCSI 12.7%
    PRS 82.9%
  • L2/3 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030059
    CSI 9.4
    rCSI 20.5%
    PRS 74.8%
  • progenitor cell CL0011026
    CSI 9.7
    rCSI 20.6%
    PRS 80.4%
  • rod bipolar cell CL0000751
    CSI 9.7
    rCSI 17.5%
    PRS 80.8%
  • L4 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030063
    CSI 10.4
    rCSI 24.9%
    PRS 74.7%
  • L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4023040
    CSI 10.8
    rCSI 26.3%
    PRS 68.8%
  • GABAergic amacrine cell CL4030027
    CSI 11.2
    rCSI 38.3%
    PRS 73.0%
  • lung neuroendocrine cell CL1000223
    CSI 11.9
    rCSI 17.5%
    PRS 88.9%
  • L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023041
    CSI 13.0
    rCSI 46.7%
    PRS 69.0%
  • neural cell CL0002319
    CSI 13.5
    rCSI 51.0%
    PRS 70.2%
  • CD4-positive, alpha-beta thymocyte CL0000810
    CSI 14.2
    rCSI 11.4%
    PRS 94.4%
  • amacrine cell CL0000561
    CSI 14.6
    rCSI 42.3%
    PRS 77.1%
  • peripheral nervous system neuron CL2000032
    CSI 15.8
    rCSI 21.5%
    PRS 79.2%

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

## Summary [ENO2](/details-gene/2026), or enolase 2, encodes the gamma-enolase isoenzyme, a critical metalloenzyme that catalyzes the conversion of 2-phospho-D-glycerate to phosphoenolpyruvate in the glycolytic pathway. Also known as neuron-specific enolase (NSE), it is predominantly and highly expressed in mature neurons and cells of neuroendocrine origin, as established in early cloning and sequencing studies [Link](https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1432-1033.1988.tb14465.x). Its function is central to cellular energy metabolism, particularly in tissues with high energy demands like the nervous system. Clinically, [ENO2](/details-gene/2026) is a well-established biomarker, and its dysregulation is associated with various neurological disorders and cancers ([OMIM: [131360](https://omim.org/entry/131360)]). ## Cellular Roles and Expression Landscape The expression profile of [ENO2](/details-gene/2026) strongly underscores its role as a key protein in the nervous system. **Overall**, the gene shows the highest significance in a variety of specialized neuronal cell types. It is an exceptionally strong marker for cells within the retina, including [OFF-bipolar cell](/details-cell/CL0000750) (CSI: 44.10), [retinal rod cell](/details-cell/CL0000604) (CSI: 35.19), [ON-bipolar cell](/details-cell/CL0000749) (CSI: 33.96), [retinal cone cell](/details-cell/CL0000573) (CSI: 30.94), and [retina horizontal cell](/details-cell/CL0000745) (CSI: 30.01), highlighting its fundamental role in the high metabolic activity required for photoreception and visual signal processing. Beyond the retina, [ENO2](/details-gene/2026) is also a significant marker in other neuronal populations, such as [retinal ganglion cell](/details-cell/CL0000740), [cerebellar granule cell](/details-cell/CL0001031), [peripheral nervous system neuron](/details-cell/CL2000032), and [L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron](/details-cell/CL4023041). Its high expression in [lung neuroendocrine cell](/details-cell/CL1000223) is consistent with its clinical use as a marker for neuroendocrine tumors [Link](https://doi.org/10.1002/jnr.490190409). Notably, significant expression is also observed in immune cells like the [CD4-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell](/details-cell/CL0000897), suggesting a role in lymphocyte metabolism, which is heavily reliant on glycolysis for effector functions. ## Pathways and Molecular Function The functional annotations for [ENO2](/details-gene/2026) are tightly centered on core energy metabolism. As an enzyme, its primary molecular function is phosphopyruvate hydratase activity ([GO:0004634](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0004634)), which requires magnesium ion binding ([GO:0000287](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0000287)). This activity is a crucial step in the biological processes of [glycolysis](/details-go/GO0006096) ([R-HSA-70171](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-70171)) and [gluconeogenesis](/details-go/GO0006094) ([R-HSA-70263](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-70263)). These pathways are fundamental to [glucose metabolism](/details-reactome/R-HSA-70326) and overall [metabolism of carbohydrates](/details-reactome/R-HSA-71387), consistent with the high energy requirements of the neuronal cells where it is predominantly expressed. Cellular component analysis shows [ENO2](/details-gene/2026) is primarily located in the [cytosol](/details-go/GO0005829), where glycolysis occurs. However, its detection in the [extracellular exosome](/details-go/GO0070062) and [extracellular space](/details-go/GO0005615) is highly significant, as this provides a mechanistic basis for its utility as a circulating biomarker released from damaged or stressed neuronal tissue. ## Research Directions The established role of [ENO2](/details-gene/2026) as a cytoplasmic glycolytic enzyme and a secreted biomarker provides a foundation for several research avenues. Its high expression in specific cancer types, particularly those of neuroendocrine origin, and its release upon cellular stress suggest roles beyond canonical glycolysis. Based on the available data, the following hypotheses can be proposed: 1. Extracellular [ENO2](/details-gene/2026), released from damaged neurons or tumor cells, may function as a damage-associated molecular pattern (DAMP) that actively signals to surrounding cells, such as microglia or immune cells, to modulate the neuroinflammatory or tumor microenvironment. 2. The significant expression of [ENO2](/details-gene/2026) in [CD4-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell](/details-cell/CL0000897) suggests that this specific isoenzyme is critical for the metabolic reprogramming required for T cell activation and the maintenance of long-term memory, potentially offering a selective target to modulate T cell function. A key experiment to test the first hypothesis would involve investigating the direct signaling capacity of extracellular [ENO2](/details-gene/2026). To test this, primary human [microglia](/details-cell/CL0000129) could be cultured and treated with varying concentrations of purified, recombinant human [ENO2](/details-gene/2026) protein. The cellular response could be measured by quantifying the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g., TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β) using ELISA and by assessing changes in the microglial transcriptome via RNA-sequencing to identify activated inflammatory pathways. As a therapeutic target, [ENO2](/details-gene/2026) presents both promise and challenges. Its enzymatic activity makes it a druggable target, and its inhibition could be an effective strategy to target tumors highly dependent on glycolysis (the Warburg effect), such as neuroblastomas and small cell lung cancers. However, its essential role in healthy neurons means that systemic inhibition would likely lead to severe neurotoxicity. Therefore, its therapeutic potential is likely contingent on the development of highly targeted delivery systems (e.g., antibody-drug conjugates or nanoparticle-based delivery) that can specifically deliver an [ENO2](/details-gene/2026) inhibitor to tumor cells while sparing healthy neuronal tissue.

Genular Protein ID: 4290514645

Symbol: ENOG_HUMAN

Name: Gamma-enolase

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Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 3208766

Title: Complete amino acid sequence of the neurone-specific gamma isozyme of enolase (NSE) from human brain and comparison with the non-neuronal alpha form (NNE).

PubMed ID: 3208766

DOI: 10.1111/j.1432-1033.1988.tb14465.x

PubMed ID: 3385803

Title: Human gamma enolase: isolation of a cDNA clone and expression in normal and tumor tissues of human origin.

PubMed ID: 3385803

DOI: 10.1002/jnr.490190409

PubMed ID: 2792767

Title: Cloning, expression and sequence homologies of cDNA for human gamma enolase.

PubMed ID: 2792767

DOI: 10.1016/0378-1119(89)90217-5

PubMed ID: 2045099

Title: Complete structure of the human gene encoding neuron-specific enolase.

PubMed ID: 2045099

DOI: 10.1016/0888-7543(91)90496-2

PubMed ID: 9074930

Title: Large-scale sequencing in human chromosome 12p13: experimental and computational gene structure determination.

PubMed ID: 9074930

DOI: 10.1101/gr.7.3.268

PubMed ID: 14702039

Title: Complete sequencing and characterization of 21,243 full-length human cDNAs.

PubMed ID: 14702039

DOI: 10.1038/ng1285

PubMed ID: 16541075

Title: The finished DNA sequence of human chromosome 12.

PubMed ID: 16541075

DOI: 10.1038/nature04569

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: 3653393

Title: Sequence conservation in the 3'-untranslated regions of neurone-specific enolase, lymphokine and protooncogene mRNAs.

PubMed ID: 3653393

DOI: 10.1016/0014-5793(87)80207-7

PubMed ID: 15592455

Title: Immunoaffinity profiling of tyrosine phosphorylation in cancer cells.

PubMed ID: 15592455

DOI: 10.1038/nbt1046

PubMed ID: 20068231

Title: Quantitative phosphoproteomics reveals widespread full phosphorylation site occupancy during mitosis.

PubMed ID: 20068231

DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.2000475

PubMed ID: 21269460

Title: Initial characterization of the human central proteome.

PubMed ID: 21269460

DOI: 10.1186/1752-0509-5-17

PubMed ID: 23186163

Title: Toward a comprehensive characterization of a human cancer cell phosphoproteome.

PubMed ID: 23186163

DOI: 10.1021/pr300630k

PubMed ID: 24275569

Title: An enzyme assisted RP-RPLC approach for in-depth analysis of human liver phosphoproteome.

PubMed ID: 24275569

DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2013.11.014

PubMed ID: 29775581

Title: p300-mediated lysine 2-hydroxyisobutyrylation regulates glycolysis.

PubMed ID: 29775581

DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2018.04.011

PubMed ID: 36459650

Title: Human cytomegalovirus induces neuronal enolase to support virally mediated metabolic remodeling.

PubMed ID: 36459650

DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2205789119

PubMed ID: 15289101

Title: Expression, purification and the 1.8 angstroms resolution crystal structure of human neuron specific enolase.

PubMed ID: 15289101

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmb.2004.05.068

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 434
  • Mass: 47269
  • Checksum: 6163DE81F5C67744
  • Sequence:
  • MSIEKIWARE ILDSRGNPTV EVDLYTAKGL FRAAVPSGAS TGIYEALELR DGDKQRYLGK 
    GVLKAVDHIN STIAPALISS GLSVVEQEKL DNLMLELDGT ENKSKFGANA ILGVSLAVCK 
    AGAAERELPL YRHIAQLAGN SDLILPVPAF NVINGGSHAG NKLAMQEFMI LPVGAESFRD 
    AMRLGAEVYH TLKGVIKDKY GKDATNVGDE GGFAPNILEN SEALELVKEA IDKAGYTEKI 
    VIGMDVAASE FYRDGKYDLD FKSPTDPSRY ITGDQLGALY QDFVRDYPVV SIEDPFDQDD 
    WAAWSKFTAN VGIQIVGDDL TVTNPKRIER AVEEKACNCL LLKVNQIGSV TEAIQACKLA 
    QENGWGVMVS HRSGETEDTF IADLVVGLCT GQIKTGAPCR SERLAKYNQL MRIEEELGDE 
    ARFAGHNFRN PSVL