Details for: EREG

Gene ID: 2069

Symbol: EREG

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000124882

Description: epiregulin

Associated with

Cells (max top 100)

(Cell Significance Index and respective Thresholds are uniquely calculated using our advanced thresholding algorithms to reveal cell-specific gene markers)

  • Cell Name: polychromatophilic erythroblast (CL0000550)
    Fold Change: 66.6044
    Cell Significance Index: -10.3600
  • Cell Name: orthochromatic erythroblast (CL0000552)
    Fold Change: 8.8568
    Cell Significance Index: -10.9200
  • Cell Name: early promyelocyte (CL0002154)
    Fold Change: 7.2568
    Cell Significance Index: 46.3300
  • Cell Name: neutrophil progenitor cell (CL0000834)
    Fold Change: 5.8484
    Cell Significance Index: 156.4400
  • Cell Name: late promyelocyte (CL0002151)
    Fold Change: 3.2981
    Cell Significance Index: 21.8800
  • Cell Name: stromal cell of bone marrow (CL0010001)
    Fold Change: 2.8839
    Cell Significance Index: -11.3800
  • Cell Name: intestinal epithelial cell (CL0002563)
    Fold Change: 2.3595
    Cell Significance Index: 24.4300
  • Cell Name: paneth cell of colon (CL0009009)
    Fold Change: 1.7195
    Cell Significance Index: 25.7700
  • Cell Name: epidermal Langerhans cell (CL0002457)
    Fold Change: 1.2839
    Cell Significance Index: -2.8100
  • Cell Name: primitive red blood cell (CL0002355)
    Fold Change: 1.2738
    Cell Significance Index: 14.4200
  • Cell Name: luminal hormone-sensing cell of mammary gland (CL4033058)
    Fold Change: 1.1179
    Cell Significance Index: 6.8800
  • Cell Name: CD14-positive, CD16-negative classical monocyte (CL0002057)
    Fold Change: 1.0799
    Cell Significance Index: 19.9600
  • Cell Name: fallopian tube secretory epithelial cell (CL4030006)
    Fold Change: 0.8836
    Cell Significance Index: 13.6700
  • Cell Name: monocyte-derived dendritic cell (CL0011031)
    Fold Change: 0.8225
    Cell Significance Index: 14.1300
  • Cell Name: enterocyte of epithelium of large intestine (CL0002071)
    Fold Change: 0.7876
    Cell Significance Index: 35.7000
  • Cell Name: megakaryocyte progenitor cell (CL0000553)
    Fold Change: 0.7303
    Cell Significance Index: 5.2500
  • Cell Name: progenitor cell of mammary luminal epithelium (CL0009116)
    Fold Change: 0.6525
    Cell Significance Index: 48.6300
  • Cell Name: CD14-positive, CD16-low monocyte (CL0001055)
    Fold Change: 0.5915
    Cell Significance Index: 5.6900
  • Cell Name: proerythroblast (CL0000547)
    Fold Change: 0.5911
    Cell Significance Index: 8.4700
  • Cell Name: colon goblet cell (CL0009039)
    Fold Change: 0.4271
    Cell Significance Index: 42.2500
  • Cell Name: tuft cell of colon (CL0009041)
    Fold Change: 0.3215
    Cell Significance Index: 290.2600
  • Cell Name: epithelial cell of small intestine (CL0002254)
    Fold Change: 0.2238
    Cell Significance Index: 36.4000
  • Cell Name: intestinal crypt stem cell of colon (CL0009043)
    Fold Change: 0.1811
    Cell Significance Index: 19.7000
  • Cell Name: gut absorptive cell (CL0000677)
    Fold Change: 0.1154
    Cell Significance Index: 6.9300
  • Cell Name: enterocyte of epithelium of small intestine (CL1000334)
    Fold Change: 0.0980
    Cell Significance Index: 2.8300
  • Cell Name: enteroendocrine cell of colon (CL0009042)
    Fold Change: 0.0760
    Cell Significance Index: 14.4700
  • Cell Name: microfold cell of epithelium of small intestine (CL1000353)
    Fold Change: 0.0700
    Cell Significance Index: 4.8400
  • Cell Name: paneth cell of epithelium of small intestine (CL1000343)
    Fold Change: 0.0637
    Cell Significance Index: 1.3800
  • Cell Name: enteroendocrine cell of small intestine (CL0009006)
    Fold Change: 0.0220
    Cell Significance Index: 0.5500
  • Cell Name: small intestine goblet cell (CL1000495)
    Fold Change: 0.0071
    Cell Significance Index: 0.2500
  • Cell Name: GABAergic interneuron (CL0011005)
    Fold Change: -0.0031
    Cell Significance Index: -2.1500
  • Cell Name: neuron associated cell (CL0000095)
    Fold Change: -0.0054
    Cell Significance Index: -0.2200
  • Cell Name: pigmented epithelial cell (CL0000529)
    Fold Change: -0.0058
    Cell Significance Index: -10.8300
  • Cell Name: pulmonary alveolar epithelial cell (CL0000322)
    Fold Change: -0.0059
    Cell Significance Index: -4.5000
  • Cell Name: cell in vitro (CL0001034)
    Fold Change: -0.0075
    Cell Significance Index: -4.1200
  • Cell Name: transit amplifying cell of small intestine (CL0009012)
    Fold Change: -0.0096
    Cell Significance Index: -0.2000
  • Cell Name: anterior lens cell (CL0002223)
    Fold Change: -0.0105
    Cell Significance Index: -19.4000
  • Cell Name: lens epithelial cell (CL0002224)
    Fold Change: -0.0128
    Cell Significance Index: -19.6500
  • Cell Name: secondary lens fiber (CL0002225)
    Fold Change: -0.0146
    Cell Significance Index: -19.9000
  • Cell Name: kidney loop of Henle cortical thick ascending limb epithelial cell (CL1001109)
    Fold Change: -0.0174
    Cell Significance Index: -12.7400
  • Cell Name: hair follicular keratinocyte (CL2000092)
    Fold Change: -0.0190
    Cell Significance Index: -8.4200
  • Cell Name: non-pigmented ciliary epithelial cell (CL0002304)
    Fold Change: -0.0196
    Cell Significance Index: -12.4300
  • Cell Name: basal epithelial cell of tracheobronchial tree (CL0002329)
    Fold Change: -0.0211
    Cell Significance Index: -0.5900
  • Cell Name: pancreatic A cell (CL0000171)
    Fold Change: -0.0216
    Cell Significance Index: -16.0000
  • Cell Name: obsolete caudal ganglionic eminence derived GABAergic cortical interneuron (CL4023070)
    Fold Change: -0.0235
    Cell Significance Index: -8.4500
  • Cell Name: intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine (CL0009017)
    Fold Change: -0.0277
    Cell Significance Index: -0.5900
  • Cell Name: type B pancreatic cell (CL0000169)
    Fold Change: -0.0291
    Cell Significance Index: -16.4100
  • Cell Name: pancreatic PP cell (CL0002275)
    Fold Change: -0.0315
    Cell Significance Index: -19.6900
  • Cell Name: ciliary muscle cell (CL1000443)
    Fold Change: -0.0339
    Cell Significance Index: -15.3700
  • Cell Name: fibro/adipogenic progenitor cell (CL0009099)
    Fold Change: -0.0402
    Cell Significance Index: -2.0300
  • Cell Name: basal cell of urothelium (CL1000486)
    Fold Change: -0.0416
    Cell Significance Index: -5.1200
  • Cell Name: dopaminergic neuron (CL0000700)
    Fold Change: -0.0453
    Cell Significance Index: -13.0300
  • Cell Name: intermediate cell of urothelium (CL4030055)
    Fold Change: -0.0457
    Cell Significance Index: -8.2300
  • Cell Name: L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron (CL4023040)
    Fold Change: -0.0469
    Cell Significance Index: -9.4100
  • Cell Name: neoplastic cell (CL0001063)
    Fold Change: -0.0595
    Cell Significance Index: -11.8000
  • Cell Name: odontoblast (CL0000060)
    Fold Change: -0.0685
    Cell Significance Index: -8.7800
  • Cell Name: abnormal cell (CL0001061)
    Fold Change: -0.0748
    Cell Significance Index: -7.6400
  • Cell Name: pancreatic D cell (CL0000173)
    Fold Change: -0.0767
    Cell Significance Index: -16.1500
  • Cell Name: epithelial cell of stomach (CL0002178)
    Fold Change: -0.0775
    Cell Significance Index: -9.0300
  • Cell Name: pigmented ciliary epithelial cell (CL0002303)
    Fold Change: -0.0845
    Cell Significance Index: -12.2800
  • Cell Name: stromal cell of ovary (CL0002132)
    Fold Change: -0.0859
    Cell Significance Index: -11.7900
  • Cell Name: skeletal muscle fiber (CL0008002)
    Fold Change: -0.0871
    Cell Significance Index: -2.2400
  • Cell Name: lactocyte (CL0002325)
    Fold Change: -0.0889
    Cell Significance Index: -11.4900
  • Cell Name: intestinal tuft cell (CL0019032)
    Fold Change: -0.0949
    Cell Significance Index: -5.8200
  • Cell Name: pancreatic acinar cell (CL0002064)
    Fold Change: -0.0969
    Cell Significance Index: -16.5400
  • Cell Name: eukaryotic cell (CL0000255)
    Fold Change: -0.0991
    Cell Significance Index: -4.3100
  • Cell Name: transit amplifying cell of colon (CL0009011)
    Fold Change: -0.1012
    Cell Significance Index: -3.2400
  • Cell Name: pancreatic ductal cell (CL0002079)
    Fold Change: -0.1344
    Cell Significance Index: -15.4000
  • Cell Name: tonsil germinal center B cell (CL2000006)
    Fold Change: -0.1427
    Cell Significance Index: -16.8300
  • Cell Name: classical monocyte (CL0000860)
    Fold Change: -0.1428
    Cell Significance Index: -1.3300
  • Cell Name: basal cell of epidermis (CL0002187)
    Fold Change: -0.1468
    Cell Significance Index: -2.2300
  • Cell Name: sebum secreting cell (CL0000317)
    Fold Change: -0.1550
    Cell Significance Index: -10.9600
  • Cell Name: CD14-positive monocyte (CL0001054)
    Fold Change: -0.1672
    Cell Significance Index: -3.2700
  • Cell Name: epithelial cell of esophagus (CL0002252)
    Fold Change: -0.1732
    Cell Significance Index: -1.1500
  • Cell Name: cardiac muscle myoblast (CL0000513)
    Fold Change: -0.1744
    Cell Significance Index: -13.3800
  • Cell Name: ependymal cell (CL0000065)
    Fold Change: -0.1791
    Cell Significance Index: -2.1100
  • Cell Name: hippocampal granule cell (CL0001033)
    Fold Change: -0.1874
    Cell Significance Index: -12.6000
  • Cell Name: acinar cell of salivary gland (CL0002623)
    Fold Change: -0.2050
    Cell Significance Index: -9.5600
  • Cell Name: early pro-B cell (CL0002046)
    Fold Change: -0.2057
    Cell Significance Index: -13.2700
  • Cell Name: forebrain neuroblast (CL1000042)
    Fold Change: -0.2097
    Cell Significance Index: -12.8900
  • Cell Name: luminal adaptive secretory precursor cell of mammary gland (CL4033057)
    Fold Change: -0.2131
    Cell Significance Index: -10.0200
  • Cell Name: eye photoreceptor cell (CL0000287)
    Fold Change: -0.2147
    Cell Significance Index: -13.5300
  • Cell Name: bladder urothelial cell (CL1001428)
    Fold Change: -0.2164
    Cell Significance Index: -11.2400
  • Cell Name: BEST4+ enteroycte (CL4030026)
    Fold Change: -0.2382
    Cell Significance Index: -3.5900
  • Cell Name: stratified epithelial cell (CL0000079)
    Fold Change: -0.2531
    Cell Significance Index: -9.2900
  • Cell Name: retinal progenitor cell (CL0002672)
    Fold Change: -0.2570
    Cell Significance Index: -14.4200
  • Cell Name: indirect pathway medium spiny neuron (CL4023029)
    Fold Change: -0.2751
    Cell Significance Index: -12.1700
  • Cell Name: glycinergic neuron (CL1001509)
    Fold Change: -0.2790
    Cell Significance Index: -14.6500
  • Cell Name: mononuclear phagocyte (CL0000113)
    Fold Change: -0.2958
    Cell Significance Index: -2.5000
  • Cell Name: placental villous trophoblast (CL2000060)
    Fold Change: -0.2966
    Cell Significance Index: -7.9200
  • Cell Name: direct pathway medium spiny neuron (CL4023026)
    Fold Change: -0.3211
    Cell Significance Index: -12.1600
  • Cell Name: keratinocyte (CL0000312)
    Fold Change: -0.3223
    Cell Significance Index: -8.0500
  • Cell Name: mesothelial cell of epicardium (CL0011019)
    Fold Change: -0.3330
    Cell Significance Index: -2.8800
  • Cell Name: L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron (CL4023041)
    Fold Change: -0.3374
    Cell Significance Index: -11.8200
  • Cell Name: L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron (CL4023038)
    Fold Change: -0.3418
    Cell Significance Index: -11.1900
  • Cell Name: hematopoietic oligopotent progenitor cell (CL0002032)
    Fold Change: -0.3548
    Cell Significance Index: 0.0900
  • Cell Name: medium spiny neuron (CL1001474)
    Fold Change: -0.3594
    Cell Significance Index: -4.8500
  • Cell Name: mesonephric nephron tubule epithelial cell (CL1000022)
    Fold Change: -0.3715
    Cell Significance Index: -12.9100
  • Cell Name: corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron (CL4023013)
    Fold Change: -0.3762
    Cell Significance Index: -11.9800
  • Cell Name: VIP GABAergic cortical interneuron (CL4023016)
    Fold Change: -0.3905
    Cell Significance Index: -7.8400

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.

Other Information

**Key Characteristics:** 1. **Structure and Function:** ERG is a secreted glycoprotein that belongs to the EGF family, which includes other growth factors such as EGF, TGF-α, and HB-EGF. Its structure consists of a single polypeptide chain with a hydrophobic N-terminus and a hydrophilic C-terminus. 2. **Cellular Expression:** ERG is widely expressed in various tissues, including the lung, liver, and pancreas, as well as in immune cells such as macrophages and T-cells. 3. **Receptor Binding:** ERG binds to EGFR and other receptor tyrosine kinases, triggering a cascade of signaling events that regulate cell proliferation, survival, and migration. **Pathways and Functions:** 1. **EGFR Signaling:** ERG interacts with EGFR to activate the PI3K/AKT pathway, which promotes cell survival, proliferation, and migration. 2. **MAPK/ERK Signaling:** ERG also activates the MAPK/ERK pathway, which regulates cell differentiation, proliferation, and survival. 3. **Wnt/β-catenin Signaling:** ERG modulates the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, which is involved in cell proliferation, differentiation, and cancer development. 4. **Apoptosis and Proliferation:** ERG regulates apoptosis and proliferation by modulating the expression of anti-apoptotic and pro-apoptotic proteins. **Clinical Significance:** 1. **Cancer:** ERG is often upregulated in various cancers, including lung, breast, and colon cancer, where it promotes tumor growth, metastasis, and resistance to therapy. 2. **Inflammation:** ERG is involved in the regulation of immune responses, including inflammation, which is a hallmark of various diseases, including cancer and autoimmune disorders. 3. **Neurological Disorders:** ERG has been implicated in the pathogenesis of neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. 4. **Cardiovascular Disease:** ERG is involved in the regulation of cardiovascular function, including blood pressure regulation and cardiovascular disease. In conclusion, ERG is a multifunctional growth factor that plays a critical role in various cellular processes, including cell signaling, proliferation, and survival. Its dysregulation has been implicated in various diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and neurological disorders. Further research is needed to fully understand the complex role of ERG in human health and disease. **References:** * [List of relevant studies and reviews on ERG and its role in various diseases]

Genular Protein ID: 890993416

Symbol: EREG_HUMAN

Name: Proepiregulin

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 9337852

Title: Distribution of mRNA for human epiregulin, a differentially expressed member of the epidermal growth factor family.

PubMed ID: 9337852

DOI: 10.1042/bj3260069

PubMed ID: 14702039

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

PubMed ID: 14702039

DOI: 10.1038/ng1285

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: 9419975

Title: Epiregulin binds to epidermal growth factor receptor and ErbB-4 and induces tyrosine phosphorylation of epidermal growth factor receptor, ErbB-2, ErbB-3 and ErbB-4.

PubMed ID: 9419975

DOI: 10.1038/sj.onc.1201458

PubMed ID: 14572630

Title: Solution structure of epiregulin and the effect of its C-terminal domain for receptor binding affinity.

PubMed ID: 14572630

DOI: 10.1016/s0014-5793(03)01005-6

PubMed ID: 24631357

Title: Epiregulin: roles in normal physiology and cancer.

PubMed ID: 24631357

DOI: 10.1016/j.semcdb.2014.03.005

PubMed ID: 16959974

Title: The consensus coding sequences of human breast and colorectal cancers.

PubMed ID: 16959974

DOI: 10.1126/science.1133427

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 169
  • Mass: 19044
  • Checksum: 17F3926ADFB2BDEE
  • Sequence:
  • MTAGRRMEML CAGRVPALLL CLGFHLLQAV LSTTVIPSCI PGESSDNCTA LVQTEDNPRV 
    AQVSITKCSS DMNGYCLHGQ CIYLVDMSQN YCRCEVGYTG VRCEHFFLTV HQPLSKEYVA 
    LTVILIILFL ITVVGSTYYF CRWYRNRKSK EPKKEYERVT SGDPELPQV

Database document:

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