Details for: MECOM

Gene ID: 2122

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: MECOM

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000085276

Description: MDS1 and EVI1 complex locus

Cell Significance Landscape

Associated with

Significant Cells

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

  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI 53.35
    rCSI 92.27%
    PRS 32.5
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 38.71
    rCSI 54.88%
    PRS 38.24
  • multi-ciliated epithelial cell CL0005012
    CSI 32.66
    rCSI 32.59%
    PRS 35.66
  • kidney connecting tubule epithelial cell CL1000768
    CSI 31.58
    rCSI 80.11%
    PRS 32.43
  • adipocyte CL0000136
    CSI 28.01
    rCSI 35.97%
    PRS 37.25
  • fibroblast of lung CL0002553
    CSI 21.87
    rCSI 20.35%
    PRS 40.88
  • kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001107
    CSI 17.37
    rCSI 44.92%
    PRS 37.48
  • enteroendocrine cell CL0000164
    CSI 16.76
    rCSI 22.9%
    PRS 43.64
  • mononuclear phagocyte CL0000113
    CSI 15.7
    rCSI 34.56%
    PRS 44.74
  • brush cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002075
    CSI 14.72
    rCSI 43.67%
    PRS 52.43
  • pulmonary ionocyte CL0017000
    CSI 14.08
    rCSI 17.14%
    PRS 48.34
  • colon epithelial cell CL0011108
    CSI 13.57
    rCSI 14.21%
    PRS 38.53
  • mesangial cell CL0000650
    CSI 13.43
    rCSI 54.76%
    PRS 53.14
  • endocardial cell CL0002350
    CSI 13.21
    rCSI 63.24%
    PRS 42.99
  • ependymal cell CL0000065
    CSI 13.17
    rCSI 26.72%
    PRS 25.06
  • renal beta-intercalated cell CL0002201
    CSI 12.99
    rCSI 30.96%
    PRS 43.47
  • neuroblast (sensu Nematoda and Protostomia) CL0000338
    CSI 12.46
    rCSI 14.39%
    PRS 35.84
  • smooth muscle cell CL0000192
    CSI 12.44
    rCSI 29.66%
    PRS 58.56
  • parietal epithelial cell CL1000452
    CSI 12.36
    rCSI 33.04%
    PRS 34.66
  • megakaryocyte-erythroid progenitor cell CL0000050
    CSI 11.66
    rCSI 10.53%
    PRS 37.74
  • stem cell CL0000034
    CSI 10.68
    rCSI 10.3%
    PRS 32.34
  • epithelial cell of proximal tubule CL0002306
    CSI 10.47
    rCSI 25.57%
    PRS 37.55
  • secretory cell CL0000151
    CSI 10.22
    rCSI 10.66%
    PRS 41.58
  • cardiac muscle cell CL0000746
    CSI 10.05
    rCSI 14.42%
    PRS 33.16
  • ionocyte CL0005006
    CSI 9.82
    rCSI 10.53%
    PRS 38.96
  • endothelial cell of artery CL1000413
    CSI 9.81
    rCSI 14.38%
    PRS 74.51
  • airway submucosal gland duct basal cell CL4033024
    CSI 9.65
    rCSI 61.74%
    PRS 60.5
  • capillary endothelial cell CL0002144
    CSI 9.59
    rCSI 17.57%
    PRS 65.39
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine CL0009017
    CSI 9.58
    rCSI 25.83%
    PRS 49.79
  • kidney interstitial fibroblast CL1000692
    CSI 9.43
    rCSI 50.13%
    PRS 41.76
  • cardiac blood vessel endothelial cell CL0010006
    CSI 9.37
    rCSI 66.25%
    PRS 36.45
  • mucous neck cell CL0000651
    CSI 9.34
    rCSI 13.47%
    PRS 54.67
  • vascular leptomeningeal cell CL4023051
    CSI 9.27
    rCSI 16.25%
    PRS 34.05
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 9.25
    rCSI 8.13%
    PRS 31.12
  • fibroblast of cardiac tissue CL0002548
    CSI 9.21
    rCSI 44.12%
    PRS 39.46
  • epithelial cell of lung CL0000082
    CSI 9.21
    rCSI 7.63%
    PRS 39.56
  • cardiac endothelial cell CL0010008
    CSI 9.18
    rCSI 37.05%
    PRS 39.66
  • kidney interstitial alternatively activated macrophage CL1000695
    CSI 9.14
    rCSI 23.83%
    PRS 40
  • endothelial cell of vascular tree CL0002139
    CSI 8.59
    rCSI 46.99%
    PRS 45.33
  • M cell of gut CL0000682
    CSI 8.49
    rCSI 9.02%
    PRS 56.27
  • fallopian tube secretory epithelial cell CL4030006
    CSI 8.44
    rCSI 8.12%
    PRS 41.61
  • ciliated cell CL0000064
    CSI 8.34
    rCSI 13.51%
    PRS 39.75
  • pulmonary capillary endothelial cell CL4028001
    CSI 7.94
    rCSI 15.14%
    PRS 57.54
  • cardiac neuron CL0010022
    CSI 7.72
    rCSI 24.71%
    PRS 38.15
  • radial glial cell CL0000681
    CSI 7.58
    rCSI 10.52%
    PRS 40.6
  • kidney collecting duct principal cell CL1001431
    CSI 7.56
    rCSI 38.03%
    PRS 51.44
  • intestinal epithelial cell CL0002563
    CSI 7.42
    rCSI 7.76%
    PRS 40.71
  • pulmonary artery endothelial cell CL1001568
    CSI 7.33
    rCSI 9.97%
    PRS 53.59
  • Schwann cell CL0002573
    CSI 7.19
    rCSI 20.44%
    PRS 41.08
  • epicardial adipocyte CL1000309
    CSI 7.15
    rCSI 23.26%
    PRS 43.63
  • enterocyte of epithelium of large intestine CL0002071
    CSI 6.38
    rCSI 33.5%
    PRS 56.1
  • kidney collecting duct intercalated cell CL1001432
    CSI 6.29
    rCSI 44.89%
    PRS 47.69
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 6.18
    rCSI 17.02%
    PRS 38.07
  • renal alpha-intercalated cell CL0005011
    CSI 6.17
    rCSI 8.25%
    PRS 49.12
  • nasal mucosa goblet cell CL0002480
    CSI 6.05
    rCSI 7.02%
    PRS 51.85
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI 5.95
    rCSI 9.49%
    PRS 44.43
  • glioblast CL0000030
    CSI 5.75
    rCSI 9.18%
    PRS 35.41
  • epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract CL0002632
    CSI 5.71
    rCSI 4.42%
    PRS 41.24
  • endothelial cell of placenta CL0009092
    CSI 5.69
    rCSI 28.04%
    PRS 52.28
  • lung endothelial cell CL1001567
    CSI 5.67
    rCSI 13.21%
    PRS 67.3
  • duct epithelial cell CL0000068
    CSI 5.3
    rCSI 7.76%
    PRS 43.79
  • paneth cell of epithelium of small intestine CL1000343
    CSI 5.29
    rCSI 14.84%
    PRS 55.67
  • intestine goblet cell CL0019031
    CSI 5.27
    rCSI 4.68%
    PRS 40.26
  • pancreatic acinar cell CL0002064
    CSI 5.2
    rCSI 6.91%
    PRS 45.34
  • tracheal goblet cell CL1000329
    CSI 4.97
    rCSI 10.86%
    PRS 60.95
  • lung secretory cell CL1000272
    CSI 4.96
    rCSI 12.27%
    PRS 39.14
  • hematopoietic stem cell CL0000037
    CSI 4.87
    rCSI 3.24%
    PRS 45.02
  • kidney distal convoluted tubule epithelial cell CL1000849
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 49.81%
    PRS 42.94
  • contractile cell CL0000183
    CSI 4.67
    rCSI 13.78%
    PRS 40.17
  • sncg GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023015
    CSI 4.65
    rCSI 7.48%
    PRS 28.76
  • type EC enteroendocrine cell CL0000577
    CSI 4.54
    rCSI 16.12%
    PRS 54.33
  • lung ciliated cell CL1000271
    CSI 4.42
    rCSI 5.11%
    PRS 31.89
  • astrocyte of the cerebral cortex CL0002605
    CSI 4.26
    rCSI 9.55%
    PRS 27.36
  • kidney loop of Henle thick ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001106
    CSI 4.25
    rCSI 36.74%
    PRS 43.57
  • transit amplifying cell of colon CL0009011
    CSI 4.1
    rCSI 4.81%
    PRS 44.83
  • blood vessel endothelial cell CL0000071
    CSI 4.06
    rCSI 8.42%
    PRS 39.26
  • ciliated columnar cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002145
    CSI 4.03
    rCSI 9.19%
    PRS 39.89
  • type L enteroendocrine cell CL0002279
    CSI 3.94
    rCSI 7.39%
    PRS 61.05
  • BEST4+ enteroycte CL4030026
    CSI 3.81
    rCSI 4.74%
    PRS 43.58
  • respiratory hillock cell CL4030023
    CSI 3.76
    rCSI 6.71%
    PRS 56.69
  • glial cell CL0000125
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 14.08%
    PRS 35.45
  • mesenchymal cell CL0008019
    CSI 3.67
    rCSI 9.33%
    PRS 37.67
  • acinar cell CL0000622
    CSI 3.65
    rCSI 5.35%
    PRS 51.72
  • podocyte CL0000653
    CSI 3.39
    rCSI 15.06%
    PRS 39.62
  • fibroblast CL0000057
    CSI 3.38
    rCSI 9.72%
    PRS 67.75
  • alveolar type 1 fibroblast cell CL4028004
    CSI 3.27
    rCSI 3.58%
    PRS 44.74
  • foveolar cell of stomach CL0002179
    CSI 3.21
    rCSI 6.84%
    PRS 55.99
  • macula densa epithelial cell CL1000850
    CSI 3.18
    rCSI 45.63%
    PRS 74.52
  • renal principal cell CL0005009
    CSI 3.17
    rCSI 8.22%
    PRS 46.39
  • endothelial cell of arteriole CL1000412
    CSI 3.04
    rCSI 16.85%
    PRS 65.84
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 3
    rCSI 4.59%
    PRS 41.54
  • myofibroblast cell CL0000186
    CSI 2.85
    rCSI 3.95%
    PRS 46.64
  • tracheobronchial smooth muscle cell CL0019019
    CSI 2.84
    rCSI 5%
    PRS 49.27
  • club cell CL0000158
    CSI 2.82
    rCSI 4.13%
    PRS 41.13
  • colon goblet cell CL0009039
    CSI 2.78
    rCSI 6.62%
    PRS 53.41
  • chondrocyte CL0000138
    CSI 2.74
    rCSI 4.36%
    PRS 34.84
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of colon CL0009043
    CSI 2.59
    rCSI 19.41%
    PRS 61.26
  • corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023013
    CSI 2.58
    rCSI 15.2%
    PRS 27.98
  • goblet cell CL0000160
    CSI 2.48
    rCSI 2.34%
    PRS 42.19
  • adventitial cell CL0002503
    CSI 2.45
    rCSI 5.84%
    PRS 51.88
  • respiratory goblet cell CL0002370
    CSI 0.1
    rCSI 1.1%
    PRS 62.0%
  • prostate gland microvascular endothelial cell CL2000059
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 7.0%
    PRS 69.0%
  • vein endothelial cell of respiratory system CL4033008
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 59.9%
  • kidney interstitial cell CL1000500
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 7.4%
    PRS 70.9%
  • endothelial cell of venule CL1000414
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 4.5%
    PRS 71.6%
  • respiratory suprabasal cell CL4033048
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 45.6%
  • transit amplifying cell of small intestine CL0009012
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 60.4%
  • stromal cell CL0000499
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 42.1%
  • bronchial goblet cell CL1000312
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 62.8%
  • endothelial cell of uterus CL0009095
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 6.7%
    PRS 67.9%
  • kidney connecting tubule principal cell CL4030018
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 6.9%
    PRS 75.3%
  • kidney granular cell CL0000648
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 14.3%
    PRS 72.3%
  • kidney loop of Henle epithelial cell CL1000909
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 21.0%
    PRS 85.1%
  • basal cell of epithelium of trachea CL1000348
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 7.6%
    PRS 66.1%
  • peptic cell CL0000155
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 10.8%
    PRS 68.4%
  • small intestine goblet cell CL1000495
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 50.8%
  • pulmonary alveolar type 1 cell CL0002062
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 6.8%
    PRS 43.6%
  • glandular epithelial cell CL0000150
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 64.0%
  • enteroendocrine cell of small intestine CL0009006
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 55.4%
  • alveolar adventitial fibroblast CL4028006
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 42.0%
  • pulmonary alveolar type 2 cell CL0002063
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 51.1%
  • basal cell CL0000646
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 42.7%
  • L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4023040
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 4.6%
    PRS 26.0%
  • alveolar macrophage CL0000583
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 46.2%
  • lung neuroendocrine cell CL1000223
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 45.6%
  • tracheobronchial serous cell CL0019001
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 8.7%
    PRS 57.8%
  • bronchus fibroblast of lung CL2000093
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 42.0%
  • endothelial cell of periportal hepatic sinusoid CL0019021
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 9.6%
    PRS 61.3%
  • squamous epithelial cell CL0000076
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 46.9%
  • neuroendocrine cell CL0000165
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 8.4%
    PRS 60.0%
  • transit amplifying cell CL0009010
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 57.1%
  • respiratory basal cell CL0002633
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 46.7%
  • mucus secreting cell CL0000319
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 51.0%
  • paneth cell CL0000510
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 58.1%
  • regular atrial cardiac myocyte CL0002129
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 7.8%
    PRS 40.5%
  • adventitial cell CL0002503
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 5.8%
    PRS 51.9%
  • goblet cell CL0000160
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 42.2%
  • corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023013
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 15.2%
    PRS 28.0%
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of colon CL0009043
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 19.4%
    PRS 61.3%
  • chondrocyte CL0000138
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 4.4%
    PRS 34.8%
  • colon goblet cell CL0009039
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 6.6%
    PRS 53.4%
  • club cell CL0000158
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 41.1%
  • tracheobronchial smooth muscle cell CL0019019
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 5.0%
    PRS 49.3%
  • myofibroblast cell CL0000186
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 4.0%
    PRS 46.6%
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 4.6%
    PRS 41.5%
  • endothelial cell of arteriole CL1000412
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 16.9%
    PRS 65.8%
  • renal principal cell CL0005009
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 8.2%
    PRS 46.4%
  • macula densa epithelial cell CL1000850
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 45.6%
    PRS 74.5%
  • foveolar cell of stomach CL0002179
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 6.8%
    PRS 56.0%
  • alveolar type 1 fibroblast cell CL4028004
    CSI 3.3
    rCSI 3.6%
    PRS 44.7%
  • fibroblast CL0000057
    CSI 3.4
    rCSI 9.7%
    PRS 67.8%
  • podocyte CL0000653
    CSI 3.4
    rCSI 15.1%
    PRS 39.6%
  • acinar cell CL0000622
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 5.4%
    PRS 51.7%
  • mesenchymal cell CL0008019
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 9.3%
    PRS 37.7%
  • glial cell CL0000125
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 14.1%
    PRS 35.5%
  • respiratory hillock cell CL4030023
    CSI 3.8
    rCSI 6.7%
    PRS 56.7%
  • BEST4+ enteroycte CL4030026
    CSI 3.8
    rCSI 4.7%
    PRS 43.6%
  • type L enteroendocrine cell CL0002279
    CSI 3.9
    rCSI 7.4%
    PRS 61.1%
  • ciliated columnar cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002145
    CSI 4.0
    rCSI 9.2%
    PRS 39.9%
  • blood vessel endothelial cell CL0000071
    CSI 4.1
    rCSI 8.4%
    PRS 39.3%
  • transit amplifying cell of colon CL0009011
    CSI 4.1
    rCSI 4.8%
    PRS 44.8%
  • kidney loop of Henle thick ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001106
    CSI 4.3
    rCSI 36.7%
    PRS 43.6%
  • astrocyte of the cerebral cortex CL0002605
    CSI 4.3
    rCSI 9.6%
    PRS 27.4%
  • lung ciliated cell CL1000271
    CSI 4.4
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 31.9%
  • type EC enteroendocrine cell CL0000577
    CSI 4.5
    rCSI 16.1%
    PRS 54.3%
  • sncg GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023015
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 7.5%
    PRS 28.8%
  • contractile cell CL0000183
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 13.8%
    PRS 40.2%
  • kidney distal convoluted tubule epithelial cell CL1000849
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 49.8%
    PRS 42.9%
  • hematopoietic stem cell CL0000037
    CSI 4.9
    rCSI 3.2%
    PRS 45.0%
  • lung secretory cell CL1000272
    CSI 5.0
    rCSI 12.3%
    PRS 39.1%
  • tracheal goblet cell CL1000329
    CSI 5.0
    rCSI 10.9%
    PRS 61.0%
  • pancreatic acinar cell CL0002064
    CSI 5.2
    rCSI 6.9%
    PRS 45.3%
  • intestine goblet cell CL0019031
    CSI 5.3
    rCSI 4.7%
    PRS 40.3%
  • paneth cell of epithelium of small intestine CL1000343
    CSI 5.3
    rCSI 14.8%
    PRS 55.7%
  • duct epithelial cell CL0000068
    CSI 5.3
    rCSI 7.8%
    PRS 43.8%
  • lung endothelial cell CL1001567
    CSI 5.7
    rCSI 13.2%
    PRS 67.3%
  • endothelial cell of placenta CL0009092
    CSI 5.7
    rCSI 28.0%
    PRS 52.3%
  • epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract CL0002632
    CSI 5.7
    rCSI 4.4%
    PRS 41.2%
  • glioblast CL0000030
    CSI 5.8
    rCSI 9.2%
    PRS 35.4%
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI 6.0
    rCSI 9.5%
    PRS 44.4%
  • nasal mucosa goblet cell CL0002480
    CSI 6.1
    rCSI 7.0%
    PRS 51.9%
  • renal alpha-intercalated cell CL0005011
    CSI 6.2
    rCSI 8.3%
    PRS 49.1%
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 6.2
    rCSI 17.0%
    PRS 38.1%
  • kidney collecting duct intercalated cell CL1001432
    CSI 6.3
    rCSI 44.9%
    PRS 47.7%
  • enterocyte of epithelium of large intestine CL0002071
    CSI 6.4
    rCSI 33.5%
    PRS 56.1%
  • epicardial adipocyte CL1000309
    CSI 7.2
    rCSI 23.3%
    PRS 43.6%
  • Schwann cell CL0002573
    CSI 7.2
    rCSI 20.4%
    PRS 41.1%
  • pulmonary artery endothelial cell CL1001568
    CSI 7.3
    rCSI 10.0%
    PRS 53.6%
  • intestinal epithelial cell CL0002563
    CSI 7.4
    rCSI 7.8%
    PRS 40.7%
  • kidney collecting duct principal cell CL1001431
    CSI 7.6
    rCSI 38.0%
    PRS 51.4%
  • radial glial cell CL0000681
    CSI 7.6
    rCSI 10.5%
    PRS 40.6%
  • cardiac neuron CL0010022
    CSI 7.7
    rCSI 24.7%
    PRS 38.2%
  • pulmonary capillary endothelial cell CL4028001
    CSI 7.9
    rCSI 15.1%
    PRS 57.5%
  • ciliated cell CL0000064
    CSI 8.3
    rCSI 13.5%
    PRS 39.8%
  • fallopian tube secretory epithelial cell CL4030006
    CSI 8.4
    rCSI 8.1%
    PRS 41.6%
  • M cell of gut CL0000682
    CSI 8.5
    rCSI 9.0%
    PRS 56.3%
  • endothelial cell of vascular tree CL0002139
    CSI 8.6
    rCSI 47.0%
    PRS 45.3%
  • kidney interstitial alternatively activated macrophage CL1000695
    CSI 9.1
    rCSI 23.8%
    PRS 40.0%
  • cardiac endothelial cell CL0010008
    CSI 9.2
    rCSI 37.1%
    PRS 39.7%
  • epithelial cell of lung CL0000082
    CSI 9.2
    rCSI 7.6%
    PRS 39.6%

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 The MDS1 and EVI1 complex locus, [MECOM](/details-gene/2122), encodes a proto-oncogenic zinc finger transcription factor critical for development, hematopoiesis, and cell cycle regulation. This protein functions as a dual-action transcriptional regulator, capable of both activating and repressing target genes through its involvement in chromatin remodeling and histone methylation, as described in several studies [Link](https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.m106733200), [Link](https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.onc.1208754). Expression analysis reveals its significant role not only in hematopoietic contexts but also across a diverse range of specialized, differentiated cell types. **Overall**, [MECOM](/details-gene/2122) shows the highest significance in [cerebral cortex endothelial cells](/details-cell/CL1001602) and various epithelial cells of the kidney, such as [kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cells](/details-cell/CL1001111), suggesting a crucial function in maintaining vascular and renal tissue identity. Its misexpression, often due to chromosomal translocations, is strongly associated with myeloid leukemias ([OMIM: 165215](https://omim.org/entry/165215)) [Link](https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1460-2075.1994.tb06288.x). ## Cellular Roles and Expression Landscape The expression profile of [MECOM](/details-gene/2122) highlights its importance in a wide array of specialized cell populations beyond its well-established role in hematopoiesis. The gene demonstrates the most pronounced significance in the vascular endothelium, specifically within [cerebral cortex endothelial cells](/details-cell/CL1001602) (CSI: 53.35), suggesting a potential role in maintaining the blood-brain barrier or other specialized endothelial functions. A second major site of [MECOM](/details-gene/2122) significance is the kidney, where it is highly expressed in multiple epithelial cell types along the nephron, including [kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cells](/details-cell/CL1001111) (CSI: 38.71), [kidney connecting tubule epithelial cells](/details-cell/CL1000768) (CSI: 31.58), and [kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cells](/details-cell/CL1001107) (CSI: 17.37). This pattern is consistent with its established role in developmental processes, particularly in organogenesis. Furthermore, [MECOM](/details-gene/2122) is a significant marker in other diverse cell types, including [multi-ciliated epithelial cells](/details-cell/CL0005012), [adipocytes](/details-cell/CL0000136), and [fibroblasts of lung](/details-cell/CL0002553). This broad but specific expression pattern suggests that [MECOM](/details-gene/2122) is not a general housekeeping gene but rather a key transcriptional regulator involved in defining and maintaining the functional identity of various terminally differentiated cells. ## Pathways and Molecular Function [MECOM](/details-gene/2122) functions primarily as a transcription factor with complex regulatory roles. Its molecular activities include [DNA-binding transcription factor activity](/details-ontology/GO0003700) and direct involvement in epigenetic regulation through [Chromatin remodeling](/details-ontology/GO0006338) and specific [Histone h3k9 methyltransferase activity](/details-ontology/GO0046974). This dual function allows it to participate in both [Positive regulation of dna-templated transcription](/details-ontology/GO0045893) and [Negative regulation of dna-templated transcription](/details-ontology/GO0045892). The protein is localized to the [Nucleus](/details-ontology/GO0005634) and has been found in [Nuclear speckles](/details-ontology/GO0016607), where it interacts with co-activators and co-repressors to modulate gene expression [Link](https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.m106733200). The biological processes governed by [MECOM](/details-gene/2122) are central to cell fate decisions. It is a key player in [Developmental biology](/details-pathway/R-HSA-1266738), with a specific annotation for [Kidney development](/details-pathway/R-HSA-9830369), which strongly corroborates its high expression in renal epithelial cells. It also plays a vital anti-apoptotic role by engaging in the [Negative regulation of programmed cell death](/details-ontology/GO0043069) and by inhibiting the JNK cascade ([GO:0046329](/details-ontology/GO0046329)) and TGF-beta signaling pathways ([GO:0030512](/details-ontology/GO0030512)) [Link](https://doi.org/10.1038/27945), [Link](https://doi.org/10.1093/emboj/19.12.2958). These survival functions are partly mediated through the PI3K/AKT pathway ([R-HSA-1257604](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-1257604)), contributing to its oncogenic potential when dysregulated [Link](https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.onc.1209403). ## Research Directions The widespread yet specific expression of [MECOM](/details-gene/2122) in differentiated tissues, combined with its potent oncogenic activity in hematologic malignancies, presents several avenues for future research. **Proposed Hypotheses:** 1. Given its high and specific expression in multiple segments of the renal tubule and its annotation in the [Kidney development](/details-pathway/R-HSA-9830369) pathway, it is hypothesized that [MECOM](/details-gene/2122) is a master regulator required for the maintenance of cellular identity and function in the adult nephron. Its downregulation during kidney injury may contribute to tubular dedifferentiation and the subsequent progression to renal fibrosis. 2. Based on its top-ranking expression in [cerebral cortex endothelial cells](/details-cell/CL1001602) and its known role in suppressing TGF-beta signaling, a pathway involved in vascular inflammation and permeability, it is hypothesized that [MECOM](/details-gene/2122) is essential for maintaining the integrity of the blood-brain barrier by acting as a transcriptional brake on pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic signaling pathways within the neurovascular unit. **Experimental Approach:** To test the hypothesis regarding its role in kidney homeostasis (Hypothesis 1), a conditional knockout mouse model could be generated where [MECOM](/details-gene/2122) is specifically deleted in the tubular epithelial cells of the adult kidney (e.g., using a Ksp1.3-Cre driver). Following knockout, mice would be subjected to a unilateral ischemia-reperfusion injury model. The kidneys would then be analyzed using single-cell RNA sequencing to assess changes in epithelial cell states, markers of dedifferentiation (e.g., VIM, SOX9), and the extent of fibrosis via histology (Masson's trichrome staining) and qPCR for fibrotic markers (e.g., Col1a1, Acta2). This experiment would directly probe the necessity of [MECOM](/details-gene/2122) in preserving tubular identity and preventing pathological remodeling after injury. **Therapeutic Potential:** As a known proto-oncogene, [MECOM](/details-gene/2122) is a compelling therapeutic target, primarily for **inhibition** in the context of myeloid leukemias where it is overexpressed. However, its nature as an intracellular transcription factor makes it difficult to target with conventional antibodies or small molecules. Advanced therapeutic modalities, such as antisense oligonucleotides, siRNAs, or proteolysis-targeting chimeras (PROTACs) designed to induce its degradation, may represent more viable strategies. A significant challenge for systemic therapy is the gene's important role in healthy tissues like the kidney and endothelium, raising concerns about potential on-target, off-tumor toxicity. Therefore, developing cell-type specific delivery systems would be critical for translating [MECOM](/details-gene/2122)-targeted therapies into the clinic.

Genular Protein ID: 1097495277

Symbol: MECOM_HUMAN

Name: Ecotropic virus integration site 1 protein homolog

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 2115646

Title: Unique expression of the human Evi-1 gene in an endometrial carcinoma cell line: sequence of cDNAs and structure of alternatively spliced transcripts.

PubMed ID: 2115646

PubMed ID: 8643684

Title: Intergenic splicing of MDS1 and EVI1 occurs in normal tissues as well as in myeloid leukemia and produces a new member of the PR domain family.

PubMed ID: 8643684

DOI: 10.1073/pnas.93.4.1642

PubMed ID: 11050005

Title: A novel gene, MEL1, mapped to 1p36.3 is highly homologous to the MDS1/EVI1 gene and is transcriptionally activated in t(1;3)(p36;q21)-positive leukemia cells.

PubMed ID: 11050005

PubMed ID: 14702039

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

PubMed ID: 14702039

DOI: 10.1038/ng1285

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: 16641997

Title: The DNA sequence, annotation and analysis of human chromosome 3.

PubMed ID: 16641997

DOI: 10.1038/nature04728

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: 8313895

Title: Generation of the AML1-EVI-1 fusion gene in the t(3;21)(q26;q22) causes blastic crisis in chronic myelocytic leukemia.

PubMed ID: 8313895

DOI: 10.1002/j.1460-2075.1994.tb06288.x

PubMed ID: 8700545

Title: Structurally altered Evi-1 protein generated in the 3q21q26 syndrome.

PubMed ID: 8700545

PubMed ID: 9665135

Title: The oncoprotein Evi-1 represses TGF-beta signalling by inhibiting Smad3.

PubMed ID: 9665135

DOI: 10.1038/27945

PubMed ID: 10856240

Title: The evi-1 oncoprotein inhibits c-Jun N-terminal kinase and prevents stress-induced cell death.

PubMed ID: 10856240

DOI: 10.1093/emboj/19.12.2958

PubMed ID: 11568182

Title: Interaction of EVI1 with cAMP-responsive element-binding protein-binding protein (CBP) and p300/CBP-associated factor (P/CAF) results in reversible acetylation of EVI1 and in co-localization in nuclear speckles.

PubMed ID: 11568182

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m106733200

PubMed ID: 15897867

Title: Oligomerization of Evi-1 regulated by the PR domain contributes to recruitment of corepressor CtBP.

PubMed ID: 15897867

DOI: 10.1038/sj.onc.1208754

PubMed ID: 17081983

Title: Global, in vivo, and site-specific phosphorylation dynamics in signaling networks.

PubMed ID: 17081983

DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2006.09.026

PubMed ID: 16462766

Title: Evi1 is a survival factor which conveys resistance to both TGFbeta- and taxol-mediated cell death via PI3K/AKT.

PubMed ID: 16462766

DOI: 10.1038/sj.onc.1209403

PubMed ID: 18220336

Title: Combining protein-based IMAC, peptide-based IMAC, and MudPIT for efficient phosphoproteomic analysis.

PubMed ID: 18220336

DOI: 10.1021/pr0705441

PubMed ID: 19767769

Title: Pbx1 is a downstream target of Evi-1 in hematopoietic stem/progenitors and leukemic cells.

PubMed ID: 19767769

DOI: 10.1038/onc.2009.288

PubMed ID: 20068231

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

PubMed ID: 20068231

DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.2000475

PubMed ID: 22939622

Title: Prdm3 and Prdm16 are H3K9me1 methyltransferases required for mammalian heterochromatin integrity.

PubMed ID: 22939622

DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2012.06.048

PubMed ID: 23186163

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

PubMed ID: 23186163

DOI: 10.1021/pr300630k

PubMed ID: 25218447

Title: Uncovering global SUMOylation signaling networks in a site-specific manner.

PubMed ID: 25218447

DOI: 10.1038/nsmb.2890

PubMed ID: 26581901

Title: Mutations in MECOM, encoding oncoprotein EVI1, cause radioulnar synostosis with amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia.

PubMed ID: 26581901

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2015.10.010

PubMed ID: 25772364

Title: SUMO-2 orchestrates chromatin modifiers in response to DNA damage.

PubMed ID: 25772364

DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2015.02.033

PubMed ID: 28112733

Title: Site-specific mapping of the human SUMO proteome reveals co-modification with phosphorylation.

PubMed ID: 28112733

DOI: 10.1038/nsmb.3366

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 1230
  • Mass: 138136
  • Checksum: 49E9B7CBCD422042
  • Sequence:
  • MRSKGRARKL ATNNECVYGN YPEIPLEEMP DADGVASTPS LNIQEPCSPA TSSEAFTPKE 
    GSPYKAPIYI PDDIPIPAEF ELRESNMPGA GLGIWTKRKI EVGEKFGPYV GEQRSNLKDP 
    SYGWEILDEF YNVKFCIDAS QPDVGSWLKY IRFAGCYDQH NLVACQINDQ IFYRVVADIA 
    PGEELLLFMK SEDYPHETMA PDIHEERQYR CEDCDQLFES KAELADHQKF PCSTPHSAFS 
    MVEEDFQQKL ESENDLQEIH TIQECKECDQ VFPDLQSLEK HMLSHTEERE YKCDQCPKAF 
    NWKSNLIRHQ MSHDSGKHYE CENCAKVFTD PSNLQRHIRS QHVGARAHAC PECGKTFATS 
    SGLKQHKHIH SSVKPFICEV CHKSYTQFSN LCRHKRMHAD CRTQIKCKDC GQMFSTTSSL 
    NKHRRFCEGK NHFAAGGFFG QGISLPGTPA MDKTSMVNMS HANPGLADYF GANRHPAGLT 
    FPTAPGFSFS FPGLFPSGLY HRPPLIPASS PVKGLSSTEQ TNKSQSPLMT HPQILPATQD 
    ILKALSKHPS VGDNKPVELQ PERSSEERPF EKISDQSESS DLDDVSTPSG SDLETTSGSD 
    LESDIESDKE KFKENGKMFK DKVSPLQNLA SINNKKEYSN HSIFSPSLEE QTAVSGAVND 
    SIKAIASIAE KYFGSTGLVG LQDKKVGALP YPSMFPLPFF PAFSQSMYPF PDRDLRSLPL 
    KMEPQSPGEV KKLQKGSSES PFDLTTKRKD EKPLTPVPSK PPVTPATSQD QPLDLSMGSR 
    SRASGTKLTE PRKNHVFGGK KGSNVESRPA SDGSLQHARP TPFFMDPIYR VEKRKLTDPL 
    EALKEKYLRP SPGFLFHPQM SAIENMAEKL ESFSALKPEA SELLQSVPSM FNFRAPPNAL 
    PENLLRKGKE RYTCRYCGKI FPRSANLTRH LRTHTGEQPY RCKYCDRSFS ISSNLQRHVR 
    NIHNKEKPFK CHLCDRCFGQ QTNLDRHLKK HENGNMSGTA TSSPHSELES TGAILDDKED 
    AYFTEIRNFI GNSNHGSQSP RNVEERMNGS HFKDEKALVT SQNSDLLDDE EVEDEVLLDE 
    EDEDNDITGK TGKEPVTSNL HEGNPEDDYE ETSALEMSCK TSPVRYKEEE YKSGLSALDH 
    IRHFTDSLKM RKMEDNQYSE AELSSFSTSH VPEELKQPLH RKSKSQAYAM MLSLSDKESL 
    HSTSHSSSNV WHSMARAAAE SSAIQSISHV

Genular Protein ID: 3115095008

Symbol: C7FEN9_HUMAN

Name: N/A

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 1051
  • Mass: 118335
  • Checksum: 3270955E25D99D51
  • Sequence:
  • MKSEDYPHET MAPDIHEERQ YRCEDCDQLF ESKAELADHQ KFPCSTPHSA FSMVEEDFQQ 
    KLESENDLQE IHTIQECKEC DQVFPDLQSL EKHMLSHTEE REYKCDQCPK AFNWKSNLIR 
    HQMSHDSGKH YECENCAKVF TDPSNLQRHI RSQHVGARAH ACPECGKTFA TSSGLKQHKH 
    IHSSVKPFIC EVCHKSYTQF SNLCRHKRMH ADCRTQIKCK DCGQMFSTTS SLNKHRRFCE 
    GKNHFAAGGF FGQGISLPGT PAMDKTSMVN MSHANPGLAD YFGANRHPAG LTFPTAPGFS 
    FSVPGLFPSG LYHRPPLIPA SSPVKGLSST EQTNKSQSPL MTHPQILPAT QDILKALSKH 
    PSVGDNKPVE LQPERSSEER PFEKISDQSE SSDLDDVSTP SGSDLETTSG SDLESDIESD 
    KEKFKENGKM FKDKVSPLQN LASINNKKEY SNHSIFSPSL EEQTAVSGAV NDSIKAIASI 
    AEKYFGSTGL VGLQDKKVGA LPYPSMFPLP FFPAFSQSMY PFPDRDLRSL PLKMEPQSPG 
    EVKKLQKGSS ESPFDLTTKR KDEKPLTPVP SKPPVTPATS QDQPLDLSMG SRSRASGTKL 
    TEPRKNHVFG GKKGSNVESR PASDGSLQHA RPTPFFMDPI YRVEKRKLTD PLEALKEKYL 
    RPSPGFLFHP QFQLPDQRTW MSAIENMAEK LESFSALKPE ASELLQSVPS MFNFRAPPNA 
    LPENLLRKGK ERYTCRYCGK IFPRSANLTR HLRTHTGEQP YRCKYCDRSF SISSNLQRHV 
    RNIHNKEKPF KCHLCYRCFG QQTNLDRHLK KHENGNMSGT ATSSPHSELE STGAILDDKE 
    DAYFTEIRNF IGNSNHGSQS PRNVEERMNG SHFKEEKALV PSQNSDLLDD EEVEDEVLLD 
    EEDEDYDITG KTGKEPVTSN LHEGNPEDDY EETSALEMSC KTSPVRYKEE EYKSGLSALD 
    HIRHFTDSLK MRKMEDNQYS EAELSSFSTS HVPEELKQPL HRKSKSQAYA MMLSLSDKES 
    LHSTSHSSSN VWHSMARAAA ESSAIQSISH V

Genular Protein ID: 2796166744

Symbol: A0A0C3SFZ7_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: 15496913

Title: Finishing the euchromatic sequence of the human genome.

PubMed ID: 15496913

DOI: 10.1038/nature03001

PubMed ID: 17081983

Title: Global, in vivo, and site-specific phosphorylation dynamics in signaling networks.

PubMed ID: 17081983

DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2006.09.026

PubMed ID: 16641997

Title: The DNA sequence, annotation and analysis of human chromosome 3.

PubMed ID: 16641997

DOI: 10.1038/nature04728

PubMed ID: 18220336

Title: Combining protein-based IMAC, peptide-based IMAC, and MudPIT for efficient phosphoproteomic analysis.

PubMed ID: 18220336

DOI: 10.1021/pr0705441

PubMed ID: 20068231

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

PubMed ID: 20068231

DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.2000475

PubMed ID: 23186163

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

PubMed ID: 23186163

PubMed ID: 25218447

Title: Uncovering global SUMOylation signaling networks in a site-specific manner.

PubMed ID: 25218447

PubMed ID: 25772364

Title: SUMO-2 orchestrates chromatin modifiers in response to DNA damage.

PubMed ID: 25772364

DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2015.02.033

PubMed ID: 28112733

Title: Site-specific mapping of the human SUMO proteome reveals co-modification with phosphorylation.

PubMed ID: 28112733

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 1052
  • Mass: 118404
  • Checksum: EBD71A48C4BE480F
  • Sequence:
  • MKSEDYPHET MAPDIHEERQ YRCEDCDQLF ESKAELADHQ KFPCSTPHSA FSMVEEDFQQ 
    KLESENDLQE IHTIQECKEC DQVFPDLQSL EKHMLSHTEE REYKCDQCPK AFNWKSNLIR 
    HQMSHDSGKH YECENCAKQV FTDPSNLQRH IRSQHVGARA HACPECGKTF ATSSGLKQHK 
    HIHSSVKPFI CEVCHKSYTQ FSNLCRHKRM HADCRTQIKC KDCGQMFSTT SSLNKHRRFC 
    EGKNHFAAGG FFGQGISLPG TPAMDKTSMV NMSHANPGLA DYFGANRHPA GLTFPTAPGF 
    SFSFPGLFPS GLYHRPPLIP ASSPVKGLSS TEQTNKSQSP LMTHPQILPA TQDILKALSK 
    HPSVGDNKPV ELQPERSSEE RPFEKISDQS ESSDLDDVST PSGSDLETTS GSDLESDIES 
    DKEKFKENGK MFKDKVSPLQ NLASINNKKE YSNHSIFSPS LEEQTAVSGA VNDSIKAIAS 
    IAEKYFGSTG LVGLQDKKVG ALPYPSMFPL PFFPAFSQSM YPFPDRDLRS LPLKMEPQSP 
    GEVKKLQKGS SESPFDLTTK RKDEKPLTPV PSKPPVTPAT SQDQPLDLSM GSRSRASGTK 
    LTEPRKNHVF GGKKGSNVES RPASDGSLQH ARPTPFFMDP IYRVEKRKLT DPLEALKEKY 
    LRPSPGFLFH PQFQLPDQRT WMSAIENMAE KLESFSALKP EASELLQSVP SMFNFRAPPN 
    ALPENLLRKG KERYTCRYCG KIFPRSANLT RHLRTHTGEQ PYRCKYCDRS FSISSNLQRH 
    VRNIHNKEKP FKCHLCDRCF GQQTNLDRHL KKHENGNMSG TATSSPHSEL ESTGAILDDK 
    EDAYFTEIRN FIGNSNHGSQ SPRNVEERMN GSHFKDEKAL VTSQNSDLLD DEEVEDEVLL 
    DEEDEDNDIT GKTGKEPVTS NLHEGNPEDD YEETSALEMS CKTSPVRYKE EEYKSGLSAL 
    DHIRHFTDSL KMRKMEDNQY SEAELSSFST SHVPEELKQP LHRKSKSQAY AMMLSLSDKE 
    SLHSTSHSSS NVWHSMARAA AESSAIQSIS HV