Details for: NR6A1

Gene ID: 2649

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: NR6A1

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000148200

Description: nuclear receptor subfamily 6 group A member 1

Selected Context(s):  Overall

Cell Significance Landscape

Contexts:

Associated with

Significant Cells

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

  • lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023011
    CSI 30.88
    rCSI 51.84%
    PRS 66.46
  • retina horizontal cell CL0000745
    CSI 28.14
    rCSI 42.9%
    PRS 80.33
  • stem cell CL0000034
    CSI 26.58
    rCSI 25.63%
    PRS 77.66
  • sncg GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023015
    CSI 23.53
    rCSI 37.85%
    PRS 67.92
  • pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023018
    CSI 18.71
    rCSI 23.28%
    PRS 64.42
  • L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4023040
    CSI 18.1
    rCSI 44%
    PRS 64.41
  • retinal ganglion cell CL0000740
    CSI 17.58
    rCSI 38.84%
    PRS 70.05
  • intermediate monocyte CL0002393
    CSI 17.3
    rCSI 26.1%
    PRS 88.22
  • VIP GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023016
    CSI 17.16
    rCSI 20.5%
    PRS 66.53
  • L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023038
    CSI 17.15
    rCSI 53.58%
    PRS 68.09
  • kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001107
    CSI 16.23
    rCSI 41.96%
    PRS 79.31
  • retinal rod cell CL0000604
    CSI 15.8
    rCSI 27.85%
    PRS 78.77
  • glycinergic amacrine cell CL4030028
    CSI 14.53
    rCSI 37.86%
    PRS 77.6
  • L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023041
    CSI 14.53
    rCSI 52.27%
    PRS 64.44
  • GABAergic amacrine cell CL4030027
    CSI 14.05
    rCSI 48.14%
    PRS 69.6
  • H1 horizontal cell CL0004217
    CSI 13.65
    rCSI 54.05%
    PRS 78.09
  • chandelier pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023036
    CSI 13.22
    rCSI 41.33%
    PRS 70.43
  • sst GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023017
    CSI 12.4
    rCSI 15.98%
    PRS 67.68
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 12.13
    rCSI 9.59%
    PRS 73.48
  • choroid plexus epithelial cell CL0000706
    CSI 12.11
    rCSI 19.83%
    PRS 73.79
  • neutrophil CL0000775
    CSI 11.77
    rCSI 65.83%
    PRS 83.55
  • inhibitory interneuron CL0000498
    CSI 11.54
    rCSI 26.63%
    PRS 71.92
  • kidney connecting tubule epithelial cell CL1000768
    CSI 10.96
    rCSI 27.79%
    PRS 74.62
  • near-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023012
    CSI 10.95
    rCSI 41.4%
    PRS 67.04
  • H2 horizontal cell CL0004218
    CSI 10.86
    rCSI 53.98%
    PRS 77.79
  • BEST4+ enteroycte CL4030026
    CSI 10.39
    rCSI 12.92%
    PRS 84.06
  • epithelial cell of proximal tubule CL0002306
    CSI 10.12
    rCSI 24.73%
    PRS 76.03
  • small intestine goblet cell CL1000495
    CSI 9.99
    rCSI 21.87%
    PRS 87.81
  • radial glial cell CL0000681
    CSI 9.96
    rCSI 13.84%
    PRS 81.94
  • amacrine cell CL0000561
    CSI 9.92
    rCSI 28.74%
    PRS 73.36
  • caudal ganglionic eminence derived cortical interneuron CL4023064
    CSI 9.71
    rCSI 17.15%
    PRS 66.04
  • glioblast CL0000030
    CSI 9.68
    rCSI 15.44%
    PRS 75.31
  • colon epithelial cell CL0011108
    CSI 9.6
    rCSI 10.06%
    PRS 80.81
  • ciliated cell CL0000064
    CSI 9.47
    rCSI 15.35%
    PRS 78.32
  • retinal bipolar neuron CL0000748
    CSI 9.26
    rCSI 17.34%
    PRS 72.5
  • neuroblast (sensu Vertebrata) CL0000031
    CSI 8.96
    rCSI 11.49%
    PRS 79.78
  • ependymal cell CL0000065
    CSI 8.65
    rCSI 17.55%
    PRS 62.87
  • cardiac muscle cell CL0000746
    CSI 8.56
    rCSI 12.28%
    PRS 73.89
  • rod bipolar cell CL0000751
    CSI 8.34
    rCSI 14.98%
    PRS 77.13
  • interneuron CL0000099
    CSI 8.25
    rCSI 16.57%
    PRS 74.68
  • extravillous trophoblast CL0008036
    CSI 7.93
    rCSI 9.8%
    PRS 81.73
  • dopaminergic neuron CL0000700
    CSI 7.73
    rCSI 43.66%
    PRS 69.93
  • corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023013
    CSI 7.72
    rCSI 45.43%
    PRS 67.06
  • hepatic stellate cell CL0000632
    CSI 7.7
    rCSI 28.84%
    PRS 76.53
  • neuroblast (sensu Nematoda and Protostomia) CL0000338
    CSI 7.69
    rCSI 8.88%
    PRS 75.81
  • renal principal cell CL0005009
    CSI 7.55
    rCSI 19.61%
    PRS 83.37
  • Kupffer cell CL0000091
    CSI 7.51
    rCSI 17.18%
    PRS 84.21
  • kidney interstitial alternatively activated macrophage CL1000695
    CSI 7.37
    rCSI 19.2%
    PRS 84.44
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine CL0009017
    CSI 7.29
    rCSI 19.65%
    PRS 87.07
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 7.16
    rCSI 10.94%
    PRS 83.35
  • vascular leptomeningeal cell CL4023051
    CSI 7.11
    rCSI 12.46%
    PRS 77.88
  • adipocyte CL0000136
    CSI 7.06
    rCSI 9.07%
    PRS 74.06
  • retinal cone cell CL0000573
    CSI 6.88
    rCSI 11.08%
    PRS 74.09
  • alveolar macrophage CL0000583
    CSI 6.6
    rCSI 10.86%
    PRS 86.8
  • astrocyte of the cerebral cortex CL0002605
    CSI 6.42
    rCSI 14.4%
    PRS 67.42
  • respiratory suprabasal cell CL4033048
    CSI 6.4
    rCSI 8.21%
    PRS 86.16
  • hepatocyte CL0000182
    CSI 6.28
    rCSI 11.24%
    PRS 82.56
  • Bergmann glial cell CL0000644
    CSI 6.26
    rCSI 8.56%
    PRS 74.97
  • central nervous system neuron CL2000029
    CSI 6.22
    rCSI 45.74%
    PRS 71.63
  • neuron CL0000540
    CSI 6.11
    rCSI 16.28%
    PRS 70.83
  • S cone cell CL0003050
    CSI 6.11
    rCSI 26.85%
    PRS 77.94
  • diffuse bipolar 3b cell CL4033030
    CSI 5.92
    rCSI 39.28%
    PRS 77.95
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 5.85
    rCSI 8.3%
    PRS 80.58
  • cardiac neuron CL0010022
    CSI 5.79
    rCSI 18.52%
    PRS 81.27
  • duct epithelial cell CL0000068
    CSI 5.66
    rCSI 8.28%
    PRS 87.8
  • retinal pigment epithelial cell CL0002586
    CSI 5.54
    rCSI 11%
    PRS 79.39
  • podocyte CL0000653
    CSI 5.52
    rCSI 24.53%
    PRS 84.22
  • melanocyte CL0000148
    CSI 5.34
    rCSI 3.96%
    PRS 77.63
  • Schwann cell CL0002573
    CSI 5.33
    rCSI 15.16%
    PRS 79.23
  • epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract CL0002632
    CSI 5.32
    rCSI 4.12%
    PRS 86.86
  • Mueller cell CL0000636
    CSI 5.18
    rCSI 11.81%
    PRS 75.41
  • peripheral nervous system neuron CL2000032
    CSI 5.16
    rCSI 7.03%
    PRS 75.51
  • diffuse bipolar 2 cell CL4033028
    CSI 5.06
    rCSI 39.22%
    PRS 77.25
  • kidney collecting duct principal cell CL1001431
    CSI 4.87
    rCSI 24.49%
    PRS 80.74
  • L2/3 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030059
    CSI 4.86
    rCSI 10.54%
    PRS 71.01
  • kidney collecting duct intercalated cell CL1001432
    CSI 4.79
    rCSI 34.24%
    PRS 80.86
  • pulmonary alveolar type 2 cell CL0002063
    CSI 4.79
    rCSI 7.43%
    PRS 86.44
  • blood vessel endothelial cell CL0000071
    CSI 4.79
    rCSI 9.93%
    PRS 80.48
  • mononuclear phagocyte CL0000113
    CSI 4.78
    rCSI 10.52%
    PRS 86.76
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI 4.63
    rCSI 7.39%
    PRS 86.72
  • basal cell CL0000646
    CSI 4.52
    rCSI 6.04%
    PRS 81.53
  • respiratory basal cell CL0002633
    CSI 4.5
    rCSI 4.66%
    PRS 86.74
  • luminal epithelial cell of mammary gland CL0002326
    CSI 4.4
    rCSI 7.99%
    PRS 91.64
  • secretory cell CL0000151
    CSI 4.22
    rCSI 4.4%
    PRS 82.66
  • brush cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002075
    CSI 3.95
    rCSI 11.73%
    PRS 90.84
  • placental villous trophoblast CL2000060
    CSI 3.94
    rCSI 6.08%
    PRS 82.36
  • ON parasol ganglion cell CL4033052
    CSI 3.92
    rCSI 55.6%
    PRS 74.82
  • glial cell CL0000125
    CSI 3.77
    rCSI 14.34%
    PRS 74.99
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 3.71
    rCSI 10.22%
    PRS 79.02
  • cerebellar granule cell CL0001031
    CSI 3.61
    rCSI 5.31%
    PRS 76.86
  • differentiation-committed oligodendrocyte precursor CL4023059
    CSI 3.4
    rCSI 6.18%
    PRS 75.37
  • ionocyte CL0005006
    CSI 3.4
    rCSI 3.64%
    PRS 85.05
  • neural progenitor cell CL0011020
    CSI 3.28
    rCSI 14.41%
    PRS 72.08
  • parietal epithelial cell CL1000452
    CSI 3.13
    rCSI 8.37%
    PRS 76.01
  • renal beta-intercalated cell CL0002201
    CSI 3.03
    rCSI 7.22%
    PRS 83.15
  • starburst amacrine cell CL0004232
    CSI 3.02
    rCSI 25.39%
    PRS 71.17
  • paneth cell of epithelium of small intestine CL1000343
    CSI 3.01
    rCSI 8.43%
    PRS 88.93
  • diffuse bipolar 3a cell CL4033029
    CSI 2.99
    rCSI 20.38%
    PRS 75.61
  • ON midget ganglion cell CL4033046
    CSI 2.89
    rCSI 58.82%
    PRS 73.51
  • OFF midget ganglion cell CL4033047
    CSI 2.82
    rCSI 57.41%
    PRS 74.47
  • pluripotent stem cell CL0002248
    CSI 0.1
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 91.6%
  • diffuse bipolar 4 cell CL4033031
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 7.6%
    PRS 71.8%
  • blood vessel smooth muscle cell CL0019018
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 78.4%
  • regular ventricular cardiac myocyte CL0002131
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 75.8%
  • GABAergic interneuron CL0011005
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 13.1%
    PRS 84.8%
  • diffuse bipolar 1 cell CL4033027
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 6.8%
    PRS 73.4%
  • enteroglial cell CL4040002
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 84.6%
  • medium spiny neuron CL1001474
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 10.2%
    PRS 72.2%
  • syncytiotrophoblast cell CL0000525
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 3.6%
    PRS 87.9%
  • midbrain dopaminergic neuron CL2000097
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 8.3%
    PRS 78.8%
  • granulocyte CL0000094
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 89.5%
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of colon CL0009043
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 10.4%
    PRS 91.1%
  • serotonergic neuron CL0000850
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 6.6%
    PRS 67.6%
  • kidney distal convoluted tubule epithelial cell CL1000849
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 15.9%
    PRS 79.6%
  • OFFx cell CL4033036
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 7.4%
    PRS 74.5%
  • enteroendocrine cell of small intestine CL0009006
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 3.7%
    PRS 89.5%
  • flat midget bipolar cell CL4033033
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 12.6%
    PRS 74.2%
  • pulmonary alveolar type 1 cell CL0002062
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 10.9%
    PRS 79.9%
  • CD14-positive monocyte CL0001054
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 91.2%
  • pancreatic ductal cell CL0002079
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 86.3%
  • invaginating midget bipolar cell CL4033034
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 12.4%
    PRS 74.8%
  • L4 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030063
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 70.6%
  • pancreatic acinar cell CL0002064
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 88.2%
  • L5/6 near-projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030067
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 7.2%
    PRS 69.7%
  • lung ciliated cell CL1000271
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 76.3%
  • CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002396
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 86.5%
  • macroglial cell CL0000126
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 5.8%
    PRS 79.8%
  • GABAergic neuron CL0000617
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 7.6%
    PRS 67.7%
  • lung secretory cell CL1000272
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 5.8%
    PRS 83.6%
  • glutamatergic neuron CL0000679
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 4.9%
    PRS 70.8%
  • indirect pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023029
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 57.8%
    PRS 64.9%
  • kidney loop of Henle thick ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001106
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 20.9%
    PRS 78.0%
  • direct pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023026
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 58.0%
    PRS 64.4%
  • cerebellar neuron CL1001611
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 21.6%
    PRS 71.3%
  • diffuse bipolar 6 cell CL4033032
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 13.0%
    PRS 74.0%
  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 75.7%
  • regular atrial cardiac myocyte CL0002129
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 8.2%
    PRS 80.4%
  • pro-B cell CL0000826
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 85.6%
  • ciliated columnar cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002145
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 6.2%
    PRS 77.1%
  • Hofbauer cell CL3000001
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 5.3%
    PRS 90.2%
  • intestinal tuft cell CL0019032
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 86.7%
  • OFF midget ganglion cell CL4033047
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 57.4%
    PRS 74.5%
  • ON midget ganglion cell CL4033046
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 58.8%
    PRS 73.5%
  • diffuse bipolar 3a cell CL4033029
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 20.4%
    PRS 75.6%
  • paneth cell of epithelium of small intestine CL1000343
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 8.4%
    PRS 88.9%
  • starburst amacrine cell CL0004232
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 25.4%
    PRS 71.2%
  • renal beta-intercalated cell CL0002201
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 7.2%
    PRS 83.2%
  • parietal epithelial cell CL1000452
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 8.4%
    PRS 76.0%
  • neural progenitor cell CL0011020
    CSI 3.3
    rCSI 14.4%
    PRS 72.1%
  • ionocyte CL0005006
    CSI 3.4
    rCSI 3.6%
    PRS 85.1%
  • differentiation-committed oligodendrocyte precursor CL4023059
    CSI 3.4
    rCSI 6.2%
    PRS 75.4%
  • cerebellar granule cell CL0001031
    CSI 3.6
    rCSI 5.3%
    PRS 76.9%
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 10.2%
    PRS 79.0%
  • glial cell CL0000125
    CSI 3.8
    rCSI 14.3%
    PRS 75.0%
  • ON parasol ganglion cell CL4033052
    CSI 3.9
    rCSI 55.6%
    PRS 74.8%
  • placental villous trophoblast CL2000060
    CSI 3.9
    rCSI 6.1%
    PRS 82.4%
  • brush cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002075
    CSI 4.0
    rCSI 11.7%
    PRS 90.8%
  • secretory cell CL0000151
    CSI 4.2
    rCSI 4.4%
    PRS 82.7%
  • luminal epithelial cell of mammary gland CL0002326
    CSI 4.4
    rCSI 8.0%
    PRS 91.6%
  • respiratory basal cell CL0002633
    CSI 4.5
    rCSI 4.7%
    PRS 86.7%
  • basal cell CL0000646
    CSI 4.5
    rCSI 6.0%
    PRS 81.5%
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI 4.6
    rCSI 7.4%
    PRS 86.7%
  • mononuclear phagocyte CL0000113
    CSI 4.8
    rCSI 10.5%
    PRS 86.8%
  • blood vessel endothelial cell CL0000071
    CSI 4.8
    rCSI 9.9%
    PRS 80.5%
  • pulmonary alveolar type 2 cell CL0002063
    CSI 4.8
    rCSI 7.4%
    PRS 86.4%
  • kidney collecting duct intercalated cell CL1001432
    CSI 4.8
    rCSI 34.2%
    PRS 80.9%
  • L2/3 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030059
    CSI 4.9
    rCSI 10.5%
    PRS 71.0%
  • kidney collecting duct principal cell CL1001431
    CSI 4.9
    rCSI 24.5%
    PRS 80.7%
  • diffuse bipolar 2 cell CL4033028
    CSI 5.1
    rCSI 39.2%
    PRS 77.3%
  • peripheral nervous system neuron CL2000032
    CSI 5.2
    rCSI 7.0%
    PRS 75.5%
  • Mueller cell CL0000636
    CSI 5.2
    rCSI 11.8%
    PRS 75.4%
  • epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract CL0002632
    CSI 5.3
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 86.9%
  • Schwann cell CL0002573
    CSI 5.3
    rCSI 15.2%
    PRS 79.2%
  • melanocyte CL0000148
    CSI 5.3
    rCSI 4.0%
    PRS 77.6%
  • podocyte CL0000653
    CSI 5.5
    rCSI 24.5%
    PRS 84.2%
  • retinal pigment epithelial cell CL0002586
    CSI 5.5
    rCSI 11.0%
    PRS 79.4%
  • duct epithelial cell CL0000068
    CSI 5.7
    rCSI 8.3%
    PRS 87.8%
  • cardiac neuron CL0010022
    CSI 5.8
    rCSI 18.5%
    PRS 81.3%
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 5.9
    rCSI 8.3%
    PRS 80.6%
  • diffuse bipolar 3b cell CL4033030
    CSI 5.9
    rCSI 39.3%
    PRS 78.0%
  • S cone cell CL0003050
    CSI 6.1
    rCSI 26.9%
    PRS 77.9%
  • neuron CL0000540
    CSI 6.1
    rCSI 16.3%
    PRS 70.8%
  • central nervous system neuron CL2000029
    CSI 6.2
    rCSI 45.7%
    PRS 71.6%
  • Bergmann glial cell CL0000644
    CSI 6.3
    rCSI 8.6%
    PRS 75.0%
  • hepatocyte CL0000182
    CSI 6.3
    rCSI 11.2%
    PRS 82.6%
  • respiratory suprabasal cell CL4033048
    CSI 6.4
    rCSI 8.2%
    PRS 86.2%
  • astrocyte of the cerebral cortex CL0002605
    CSI 6.4
    rCSI 14.4%
    PRS 67.4%
  • alveolar macrophage CL0000583
    CSI 6.6
    rCSI 10.9%
    PRS 86.8%
  • retinal cone cell CL0000573
    CSI 6.9
    rCSI 11.1%
    PRS 74.1%
  • adipocyte CL0000136
    CSI 7.1
    rCSI 9.1%
    PRS 74.1%
  • vascular leptomeningeal cell CL4023051
    CSI 7.1
    rCSI 12.5%
    PRS 77.9%
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 7.2
    rCSI 10.9%
    PRS 83.4%
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine CL0009017
    CSI 7.3
    rCSI 19.7%
    PRS 87.1%
  • kidney interstitial alternatively activated macrophage CL1000695
    CSI 7.4
    rCSI 19.2%
    PRS 84.4%
  • Kupffer cell CL0000091
    CSI 7.5
    rCSI 17.2%
    PRS 84.2%
  • renal principal cell CL0005009
    CSI 7.6
    rCSI 19.6%
    PRS 83.4%
  • neuroblast (sensu Nematoda and Protostomia) CL0000338
    CSI 7.7
    rCSI 8.9%
    PRS 75.8%
  • hepatic stellate cell CL0000632
    CSI 7.7
    rCSI 28.8%
    PRS 76.5%
  • corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023013
    CSI 7.7
    rCSI 45.4%
    PRS 67.1%
  • dopaminergic neuron CL0000700
    CSI 7.7
    rCSI 43.7%
    PRS 69.9%

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 [NR6A1](/details-gene/2649), or Nuclear Receptor Subfamily 6 Group A Member 1, is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 9q33.3. Also known as Germ Cell Nuclear Factor (GCNF), it functions as a ligand-independent orphan nuclear receptor. [NR6A1](/details-gene/2649) acts as a sequence-specific DNA-binding transcription factor, capable of both activating and repressing gene expression. Its functional annotations point to critical roles in [developmental biology](/details-gene/R-HSA-1266738), [gamete generation](/details-gene/GO:0007276), and the [transcriptional regulation of pluripotent stem cells](/details-gene/R-HSA-452723). **Overall**, expression data reveals its highest significance not only in [stem cell](/details-cell/CL0000034)s, consistent with its developmental roles, but also in a diverse array of highly specialized, terminally differentiated neuronal cell types, particularly [lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron](/details-cell/CL4023011)s and [retina horizontal cell](/details-cell/CL0000745)s, suggesting it is a key regulator of cellular identity and function in the central nervous system. ## Cellular Roles and Expression Landscape The expression profile of [NR6A1](/details-gene/2649) indicates a highly specific and significant role in the nervous system and in progenitor cells. The gene shows the highest significance in several distinct neuronal populations. These include inhibitory interneurons of the cortex such as [lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron](/details-cell/CL4023011), [sncg GABAergic cortical interneuron](/details-cell/CL4023015), [pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron](/details-cell/CL4023018), and [VIP GABAergic cortical interneuron](/details-cell/CL4023016), as well as excitatory glutamatergic neurons. This broad yet specific expression across neuronal subtypes suggests a fundamental role in establishing or maintaining mature neuronal phenotypes. Furthermore, [NR6A1](/details-gene/2649) is a key marker in various retinal cells, including the [retina horizontal cell](/details-cell/CL0000745), [retinal ganglion cell](/details-cell/CL0000740), and [retinal rod cell](/details-cell/CL0000604), highlighting its importance in the complex transcriptional networks of the visual system. Beyond the nervous system, its high significance in [stem cell](/details-cell/CL0000034)s reinforces its established role in development and pluripotency. Minor but significant expression is also noted in specialized cells like [intermediate monocyte](/details-cell/CL0002393)s and [kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL1001107)s, suggesting its functional relevance may extend to specific contexts within the immune and renal systems. ## Pathways and Molecular Function Functionally, [NR6A1](/details-gene/2649) operates as a nuclear transcription factor. Its molecular activities, as defined by Gene Ontology, include [nuclear receptor activity](/details-gene/GO:0004879) and [sequence-specific DNA binding](/details-gene/GO:0043565), localizing it to the [nucleus](/details-gene/GO:0005634) and specifically to [chromatin](/details-gene/GO:0000785). It is involved in the [regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II](/details-gene/GO:0006357), with evidence for both [positive](/details-gene/GO:0045944) and [negative](/details-gene/GO:0000122) regulatory roles, suggesting it can fine-tune gene expression programs. Reactome pathway analysis places [NR6A1](/details-gene/2649) within the broader contexts of [Gene expression (transcription)](/details-gene/R-HSA-74160) and [Developmental biology](/details-gene/R-HSA-1266738). Critically, it is a component of the [Nuclear receptor transcription pathway](/details-gene/R-HSA-383280) and is implicated in pathways governing pluripotency, such as '[POU5F1 (OCT4), SOX2, NANOG activate genes related to proliferation](/details-gene/R-HSA-2892247)'. This aligns with its historical discovery in germ cells and its high expression in stem cells, underscoring its role in controlling cell fate decisions. The clinical association with spermatogenic failure ([602778](https://omim.org/entry/602778)) is consistent with its annotated function in [gamete generation](/details-gene/GO:0007276). ## Research Directions The widespread and highly specific expression of [NR6A1](/details-gene/2649) in terminally differentiated neurons, far beyond its initially described role in germ cells, opens several avenues for future research. Investigating how its transcriptional activity contributes to the unique functional identities of these distinct neuronal subtypes is a key priority. **Proposed Hypotheses:** 1. Given its high and specific expression in diverse post-mitotic neurons ([lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron](/details-cell/CL4023011), [retina horizontal cell](/details-cell/CL0000745)), [NR6A1](/details-gene/2649) functions as a terminal selector gene, essential for maintaining the mature transcriptional identity and preventing the de-differentiation of these specialized cells throughout an organism's life. 2. Based on its role in [Transcriptional regulation of pluripotent stem cells](/details-gene/R-HSA-452723) and high significance in [stem cell](/details-cell/CL0000034)s, [NR6A1](/details-gene/2649) acts as a critical switch that represses the pluripotency network while simultaneously activating neurogenic programs during early nervous system development. **Experimental Approach:** To test the first hypothesis, a conditional knockout of [NR6A1](/details-gene/2649) in the adult mouse brain could be generated using a tamoxifen-inducible Cre-recombinase system driven by a pan-neuronal promoter (e.g., *Syn1*-CreERT2). Following gene deletion, single-nucleus RNA sequencing (snRNA-seq) on sorted neuronal populations from the cortex and retina would determine if these cells lose their specific transcriptomic signatures. This could be complemented with electrophysiological and behavioral assays to assess whether the loss of transcriptional identity correlates with functional impairment. **Therapeutic Potential:** As an intracellular transcription factor, [NR6A1](/details-gene/2649) represents a challenging drug target for traditional small molecules. However, its highly specific expression profile in certain cell types suggests potential for targeted therapies. If [NR6A1](/details-gene/2649) were found to be aberrantly reactivated or overexpressed in neurological malignancies like glioblastoma or medulloblastoma, it could become a target for inhibition using modalities like antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) or targeted protein degradation (e.g., PROTACs). Conversely, its role in male infertility ([602778](https://omim.org/entry/602778)) suggests that modulating its activity could be explored as a potential strategy in reproductive medicine.

Genular Protein ID: 2240306448

Symbol: NR6A1_HUMAN

Name: Nuclear receptor subfamily 6 group A member 1

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Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 8982251

Title: Characterization of the human germ cell nuclear factor gene.

PubMed ID: 8982251

DOI: 10.1016/s0167-4781(96)00157-1

PubMed ID: 9177477

Title: cDNA cloning of two closely related forms of human germ cell nuclear factor (GCNF).

PubMed ID: 9177477

DOI: 10.1016/s0167-4781(97)00043-2

PubMed ID: 9134503

Title: Cloning of the human orphan receptor germ cell nuclear factor/retinoid receptor-related testis-associated receptor and its differential regulation during embryonal carcinoma cell differentiation.

PubMed ID: 9134503

DOI: 10.1677/jme.0.0180167

PubMed ID: 9537518

Title: Cloning, expression analysis and chromosomal localization of the human nuclear receptor gene GCNF.

PubMed ID: 9537518

DOI: 10.1016/s0014-5793(98)00142-2

PubMed ID: 9493564

Title: Cloning of the human NCNF gene.

PubMed ID: 9493564

DOI: 10.3109/10799899809039161

PubMed ID: 15164053

Title: DNA sequence and analysis of human chromosome 9.

PubMed ID: 15164053

DOI: 10.1038/nature02465

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: 12080054

Title: RAP80: a novel nuclear protein that interacts with the retinoid-related testis-associated receptor.

PubMed ID: 12080054

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m203475200

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 480
  • Mass: 54383
  • Checksum: 0D8578E192581A8E
  • Sequence:
  • MERDEPPPSG GGGGGGSAGF LEPPAALPPP PRNGFCQDEL AELDPGTISV SDDRAEQRTC 
    LICGDRATGL HYGIISCEGC KGFFKRSICN KRVYRCSRDK NCVMSRKQRN RCQYCRLLKC 
    LQMGMNRKAI REDGMPGGRN KSIGPVQISE EEIERIMSGQ EFEEEANHWS NHGDSDHSSP 
    GNRASESNQP SPGSTLSSSR SVELNGFMAF REQYMGMSVP PHYQYIPHLF SYSGHSPLLP 
    QQARSLDPQS YSLIHQLLSA EDLEPLGTPM LIEDGYAVTQ AELFALLCRL ADELLFRQIA 
    WIKKLPFFCE LSIKDYTCLL SSTWQELILL SSLTVYSKQI FGELADVTAK YSPSDEELHR 
    FSDEGMEVIE RLIYLYHKFH QLKVSNEEYA CMKAINFLNQ DIRGLTSASQ LEQLNKRYWY 
    ICQDFTEYKY THQPNRFPDL MMCLPEIRYI AGKMVNVPLE QLPLLFKVVL HSCKTSVGKE

Genular Protein ID: 1155580466

Symbol: F1DAM1_HUMAN

Name: N/A

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Citations:

PubMed ID: 11181995

Title: The sequence of the human genome.

PubMed ID: 11181995

DOI: 10.1126/science.1058040

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 476
  • Mass: 53996
  • Checksum: 6C7881E654CC9046
  • Sequence:
  • MERDEPPPSG GGGGGGSAGF LEPPAALPPP PRNGFCQDEL AELDPGTNDR AEQRTCLICG 
    DRATGLHYGI ISCEGCKGFF KRSICNKRVY RCSRDKNCVM SRKQRNRCQY CRLLKCLQMG 
    MNRKAIREDG MPGGRNKSIG PVQISEEEIE RIMSGQEFEE EANHWSNHGD SDHSSPGNRA 
    SESNQPSPGS TLSSSRSVEL NGFMAFREQY MGMSVPPHYQ YIPHLFSYSG HSPLLPQQAR 
    SLDPQSYSLI HQLLSAEDLE PLGTPMLIED GYAVTQAELF ALLCRLADEL LFRQIAWIKK 
    LPFFCELSIK DYTCLLSSTW QELILLSSLT VYSKQIFGEL ADVTAKYSPS DEELHRFSDE 
    GMEVIERLIY LYHKFHQLKV SNEEYACMKA INFLNQDIRG LTSASQLEQL NKRYWYICQD 
    FTEYKYTHQP NRFPDLMMCL PEIRYIAGKM VNVPLEQLPL LFKVVLHSCK TSVGKE