Details for: B4GALT1

Gene ID: 2683

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: B4GALT1

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000086062

Description: beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase 1

Selected Context(s):  Overall

Cell Significance Landscape

Contexts:

Associated with

Significant Cells

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

  • plasmacytoid dendritic cell, human CL0001058
    CSI 42.1
    rCSI 29.4%
    PRS 44.56
  • extravillous trophoblast CL0008036
    CSI 24.66
    rCSI 30.5%
    PRS 38.92
  • glial cell CL0000125
    CSI 16.62
    rCSI 63.3%
    PRS 36.94
  • Hofbauer cell CL3000001
    CSI 15.81
    rCSI 29.84%
    PRS 52.85
  • tissue-resident macrophage CL0000864
    CSI 15.69
    rCSI 73.43%
    PRS 61.97
  • ionocyte CL0005006
    CSI 13.88
    rCSI 14.88%
    PRS 40.83
  • myeloid dendritic cell CL0000782
    CSI 13.74
    rCSI 19.9%
    PRS 58.85
  • squamous epithelial cell CL0000076
    CSI 11.89
    rCSI 28.22%
    PRS 48.66
  • IgG plasma cell CL0000985
    CSI 11
    rCSI 13.18%
    PRS 62.07
  • CD4-positive helper T cell CL0000492
    CSI 10.71
    rCSI 8.1%
    PRS 54.87
  • renal alpha-intercalated cell CL0005011
    CSI 10
    rCSI 13.37%
    PRS 51.15
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 9.88
    rCSI 7.81%
    PRS 31.34
  • intermediate monocyte CL0002393
    CSI 9.26
    rCSI 13.98%
    PRS 44.71
  • IgA plasma cell CL0000987
    CSI 9.04
    rCSI 9.26%
    PRS 61.44
  • cardiac muscle cell CL0000746
    CSI 8.89
    rCSI 12.76%
    PRS 34.83
  • colon macrophage CL0009038
    CSI 8.77
    rCSI 40.49%
    PRS 65.4
  • fibroblast of lung CL0002553
    CSI 8.61
    rCSI 8.02%
    PRS 42.79
  • nasal mucosa goblet cell CL0002480
    CSI 8.52
    rCSI 9.88%
    PRS 53.68
  • T follicular helper cell CL0002038
    CSI 7.94
    rCSI 5.94%
    PRS 57.43
  • stromal cell of ovary CL0002132
    CSI 7.89
    rCSI 21.69%
    PRS 58.33
  • plasmacytoid dendritic cell CL0000784
    CSI 7.84
    rCSI 7.94%
    PRS 81.78
  • CD14-positive, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002397
    CSI 7.76
    rCSI 10.16%
    PRS 55.78
  • syncytiotrophoblast cell CL0000525
    CSI 7.72
    rCSI 22.24%
    PRS 60.58
  • retinal pigment epithelial cell CL0002586
    CSI 7.45
    rCSI 14.79%
    PRS 42.44
  • effector CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0001044
    CSI 7.04
    rCSI 20.2%
    PRS 60.12
  • elicited macrophage CL0000861
    CSI 6.79
    rCSI 6.23%
    PRS 50.04
  • placental villous trophoblast CL2000060
    CSI 6.61
    rCSI 10.21%
    PRS 40.89
  • lung ciliated cell CL1000271
    CSI 6.24
    rCSI 7.22%
    PRS 33.54
  • alveolar adventitial fibroblast CL4028006
    CSI 6.12
    rCSI 9.67%
    PRS 43.88
  • cardiac neuron CL0010022
    CSI 5.83
    rCSI 18.67%
    PRS 40.02
  • cholangiocyte CL1000488
    CSI 5.79
    rCSI 34.67%
    PRS 57.04
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 5.62
    rCSI 8.58%
    PRS 43.46
  • melanocyte CL0000148
    CSI 5.59
    rCSI 4.14%
    PRS 36.98
  • tendon cell CL0000388
    CSI 5.47
    rCSI 14.23%
    PRS 66.79
  • transitional stage B cell CL0000818
    CSI 5.3
    rCSI 17.34%
    PRS 75.16
  • CD4-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell CL0000897
    CSI 5.27
    rCSI 3.78%
    PRS 55.39
  • pancreatic acinar cell CL0002064
    CSI 5.2
    rCSI 6.91%
    PRS 47.43
  • Mueller cell CL0000636
    CSI 5.03
    rCSI 11.49%
    PRS 36.84
  • enteric smooth muscle cell CL0002504
    CSI 4.87
    rCSI 6.94%
    PRS 45.58
  • mature T cell CL0002419
    CSI 4.83
    rCSI 3.76%
    PRS 59.49
  • endothelial cell of pericentral hepatic sinusoid CL0019022
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 14.49%
    PRS 55.14
  • naive T cell CL0000898
    CSI 4.56
    rCSI 3.17%
    PRS 55.58
  • foveolar cell of stomach CL0002179
    CSI 4.23
    rCSI 9.01%
    PRS 57.78
  • mucus secreting cell CL0000319
    CSI 4.22
    rCSI 6.7%
    PRS 53.14
  • megakaryocyte-erythroid progenitor cell CL0000050
    CSI 4.21
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 39.62
  • stem cell CL0000034
    CSI 4.21
    rCSI 4.06%
    PRS 34
  • respiratory goblet cell CL0002370
    CSI 4.07
    rCSI 44.32%
    PRS 63.58
  • class switched memory B cell CL0000972
    CSI 3.95
    rCSI 2.95%
    PRS 61.25
  • cardiac endothelial cell CL0010008
    CSI 3.94
    rCSI 15.9%
    PRS 41.63
  • activated type II NK T cell CL0000931
    CSI 3.93
    rCSI 4.43%
    PRS 58.86
  • respiratory hillock cell CL4030023
    CSI 3.84
    rCSI 6.85%
    PRS 58.52
  • pulmonary capillary endothelial cell CL4028001
    CSI 3.77
    rCSI 7.19%
    PRS 59.68
  • alpha-beta T cell CL0000789
    CSI 3.76
    rCSI 4.41%
    PRS 58.21
  • myofibroblast cell CL0000186
    CSI 3.75
    rCSI 5.19%
    PRS 48.01
  • immature B cell CL0000816
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 2.75%
    PRS 55.79
  • precursor B cell CL0000817
    CSI 3.68
    rCSI 3.22%
    PRS 52.57
  • fibroblast CL0000057
    CSI 3.66
    rCSI 10.54%
    PRS 67.89
  • ciliated cell CL0000064
    CSI 3.39
    rCSI 5.49%
    PRS 41.53
  • myoepithelial cell CL0000185
    CSI 3.37
    rCSI 8.52%
    PRS 51.13
  • acinar cell CL0000622
    CSI 3.34
    rCSI 4.9%
    PRS 53.85
  • double-positive, alpha-beta thymocyte CL0000809
    CSI 3.34
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 55.89
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI 3.33
    rCSI 5.32%
    PRS 46.53
  • naive B cell CL0000788
    CSI 3.27
    rCSI 2.81%
    PRS 52.16
  • effector CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0001050
    CSI 3.24
    rCSI 2.47%
    PRS 53.98
  • glandular epithelial cell CL0000150
    CSI 3.23
    rCSI 8.51%
    PRS 65.48
  • mature B cell CL0000785
    CSI 3.22
    rCSI 2.8%
    PRS 51.89
  • adipocyte CL0000136
    CSI 3.21
    rCSI 4.12%
    PRS 38.86
  • pancreatic ductal cell CL0002079
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 6.23%
    PRS 44.79
  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI 3.18
    rCSI 5.51%
    PRS 34.18
  • myeloid leukocyte CL0000766
    CSI 3.17
    rCSI 2.92%
    PRS 43.81
  • hepatic stellate cell CL0000632
    CSI 3.16
    rCSI 11.83%
    PRS 36.49
  • double negative thymocyte CL0002489
    CSI 3.16
    rCSI 2.19%
    PRS 51.2
  • epithelial cell of proximal tubule CL0002306
    CSI 3.13
    rCSI 7.65%
    PRS 39.22
  • colonocyte CL1000347
    CSI 3.12
    rCSI 4.48%
    PRS 50.16
  • hepatocyte CL0000182
    CSI 3.06
    rCSI 5.49%
    PRS 41.35
  • CD16-negative, CD56-bright natural killer cell, human CL0000938
    CSI 3.03
    rCSI 2.27%
    PRS 75.25
  • CD8-positive, alpha-beta cytotoxic T cell CL0000794
    CSI 3
    rCSI 3.58%
    PRS 63.22
  • vascular leptomeningeal cell CL4023051
    CSI 2.99
    rCSI 5.24%
    PRS 35.71
  • midzonal region hepatocyte CL0019028
    CSI 2.96
    rCSI 6.94%
    PRS 52.07
  • granulocyte CL0000094
    CSI 2.91
    rCSI 4.45%
    PRS 51.74
  • goblet cell CL0000160
    CSI 2.88
    rCSI 2.72%
    PRS 43.82
  • basal cell of prostate epithelium CL0002341
    CSI 2.78
    rCSI 8.05%
    PRS 60.79
  • acinar cell of salivary gland CL0002623
    CSI 2.78
    rCSI 64.69%
    PRS 65.68
  • CD4-positive, CD25-positive, alpha-beta regulatory T cell CL0000792
    CSI 2.76
    rCSI 2.71%
    PRS 58.05
  • vascular associated smooth muscle cell CL0000359
    CSI 2.75
    rCSI 8.94%
    PRS 45.97
  • BEST4+ enteroycte CL4030026
    CSI 2.72
    rCSI 3.38%
    PRS 45.52
  • unswitched memory B cell CL0000970
    CSI 2.72
    rCSI 2.29%
    PRS 60.06
  • transit amplifying cell of colon CL0009011
    CSI 2.71
    rCSI 3.18%
    PRS 46.57
  • granulocyte monocyte progenitor cell CL0000557
    CSI 2.69
    rCSI 2.33%
    PRS 46.54
  • microcirculation associated smooth muscle cell CL0008035
    CSI 2.67
    rCSI 7.73%
    PRS 45.49
  • CD14-positive monocyte CL0001054
    CSI 2.64
    rCSI 3.29%
    PRS 54.11
  • kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001107
    CSI 2.63
    rCSI 6.79%
    PRS 39.26
  • epithelial cell CL0000066
    CSI 2.55
    rCSI 3.92%
    PRS 45.26
  • pro-B cell CL0000826
    CSI 2.54
    rCSI 2.11%
    PRS 43.83
  • pulmonary ionocyte CL0017000
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 3.05%
    PRS 50.4
  • mesodermal cell CL0000222
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 3%
    PRS 41.13
  • effector memory CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000905
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 70.59
  • intestine goblet cell CL0019031
    CSI 2.49
    rCSI 2.21%
    PRS 42.05
  • mucosal invariant T cell CL0000940
    CSI 2.47
    rCSI 2%
    PRS 53.96
  • kidney interstitial alternatively activated macrophage CL1000695
    CSI 2.45
    rCSI 6.38%
    PRS 42.06
  • cytotoxic T cell CL0000910
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 1.0%
    PRS 55.0%
  • mesenchymal stem cell CL0000134
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 59.6%
  • enterocyte of epithelium of large intestine CL0002071
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 1.2%
    PRS 57.7%
  • vein endothelial cell of respiratory system CL4033008
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 61.4%
  • epithelial cell of urethra CL1000296
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 6.9%
    PRS 69.1%
  • paneth cell of colon CL0009009
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 68.3%
  • regular ventricular cardiac myocyte CL0002131
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 35.9%
  • enteroglial cell CL4040002
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 51.7%
  • type EC enteroendocrine cell CL0000577
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 1.5%
    PRS 55.9%
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of colon CL0009043
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 3.6%
    PRS 63.1%
  • collagen secreting cell CL0000667
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 69.5%
  • luminal cell of prostate epithelium CL0002340
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 2.8%
    PRS 58.3%
  • mesenchymal cell CL0008019
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 1.4%
    PRS 39.3%
  • intestinal tuft cell CL0019032
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 47.4%
  • myeloid dendritic cell, human CL0001057
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 74.8%
  • lung goblet cell CL1000143
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 7.3%
    PRS 75.9%
  • serous secreting cell of bronchus submucosal gland CL4033005
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 3.7%
    PRS 74.2%
  • large pre-B-II cell CL0000957
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 57.6%
  • CD14-positive, CD16-negative classical monocyte CL0002057
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 4.2%
    PRS 67.6%
  • smooth muscle cell of prostate CL1000487
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 69.9%
  • corneal epithelial cell CL0000575
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 60.0%
  • megakaryocyte CL0000556
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 58.8%
  • activated CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell, human CL0001049
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 1.3%
    PRS 63.9%
  • deuterosomal cell CL4033044
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 52.7%
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 39.9%
  • paneth cell of epithelium of small intestine CL1000343
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 57.2%
  • T-helper 17 cell CL0000899
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 0.6%
    PRS 64.8%
  • CD8-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell, CD45RO-positive CL0001203
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 1.0%
    PRS 39.1%
  • stromal cell CL0000499
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 43.6%
  • tracheal goblet cell CL1000329
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 62.6%
  • mature alpha-beta T cell CL0000791
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 62.0%
  • parietal epithelial cell CL1000452
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 36.3%
  • M cell of gut CL0000682
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 57.9%
  • ciliated columnar cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002145
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 41.6%
  • innate lymphoid cell CL0001065
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 49.6%
  • renal principal cell CL0005009
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 48.2%
  • skeletal muscle satellite stem cell CL0008011
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 4.0%
    PRS 66.4%
  • helper T cell CL0000912
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 1.4%
    PRS 51.9%
  • common dendritic progenitor CL0001029
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 1.3%
    PRS 52.4%
  • endothelial cell of uterus CL0009095
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 7.4%
    PRS 69.1%
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine CL0009017
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 51.7%
  • enterocyte CL0000584
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 51.7%
  • kidney epithelial cell CL0002518
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 66.1%
  • colon goblet cell CL0009039
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 55.1%
  • mammary gland epithelial cell CL0002327
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 58.4%
  • small intestine goblet cell CL1000495
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 52.8%
  • memory T cell CL0000813
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 72.7%
  • Langerhans cell CL0000453
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 60.2%
  • choroid plexus epithelial cell CL0000706
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 34.1%
  • epicardial adipocyte CL1000309
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 3.6%
    PRS 45.2%
  • alveolar macrophage CL0000583
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 48.3%
  • kidney connecting tubule epithelial cell CL1000768
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 34.0%
  • fibroblast of cardiac tissue CL0002548
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 5.5%
    PRS 41.5%
  • serous secreting cell CL0000313
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 5.8%
    PRS 79.1%
  • tuft cell of colon CL0009041
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 2.8%
    PRS 61.0%
  • CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002396
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 41.6%
  • pulmonary alveolar type 1 cell CL0002062
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 7.2%
    PRS 45.2%
  • respiratory basal cell CL0002633
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 1.3%
    PRS 48.6%
  • stratified epithelial cell CL0000079
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 7.9%
    PRS 72.8%
  • endothelial cell of lymphatic vessel CL0002138
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 66.4%
  • effector memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell, terminally differentiated CL0001062
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 6.6%
    PRS 53.6%
  • lung neuroendocrine cell CL1000223
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 47.7%
  • fibroblast of breast CL4006000
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 65.3%
  • paneth cell CL0000510
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 60.1%
  • epithelial cell of lung CL0000082
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 1.1%
    PRS 41.4%
  • transit amplifying cell CL0009010
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 59.2%
  • T-helper 1 cell CL0000545
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 69.7%
  • pancreatic stellate cell CL0002410
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 8.1%
    PRS 53.8%
  • colon epithelial cell CL0011108
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 1.5%
    PRS 40.3%
  • alveolar type 1 fibroblast cell CL4028004
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 1.5%
    PRS 46.7%
  • pulmonary alveolar type 2 cell CL0002063
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 52.9%
  • lung macrophage CL1001603
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 49.1%
  • basal cell CL0000646
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 44.4%
  • retinal cone cell CL0000573
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 34.2%
  • keratocyte CL0002363
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 53.1%
  • endothelial cell of placenta CL0009092
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 7.3%
    PRS 54.5%
  • mucous neck cell CL0000651
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 56.5%
  • dendritic cell, human CL0001056
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 49.6%
  • group 3 innate lymphoid cell CL0001071
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 1.2%
    PRS 46.2%
  • CD1c-positive myeloid dendritic cell CL0002399
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 50.4%
  • CD4-positive, alpha-beta cytotoxic T cell CL0000934
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 63.6%
  • pulmonary artery endothelial cell CL1001568
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 55.7%
  • tracheobronchial serous cell CL0019001
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 7.1%
    PRS 59.4%
  • blood vessel endothelial cell CL0000071
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 41.0%
  • sst GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023017
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 29.1%
  • intrahepatic cholangiocyte CL0002538
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 4.0%
    PRS 58.8%
  • lung interstitial macrophage CL4033043
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 62.9%
  • bronchial goblet cell CL1000312
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 6.8%
    PRS 64.5%
  • monocyte CL0000576
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 65.2%
  • common myeloid progenitor CL0000049
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 1.4%
    PRS 43.4%
  • basal-myoepithelial cell of mammary gland CL0002324
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 3.2%
    PRS 66.4%
  • central memory CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000904
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 1.0%
    PRS 57.7%
  • endothelial cell of periportal hepatic sinusoid CL0019021
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 7.9%
    PRS 62.6%
  • intestinal epithelial cell CL0002563
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 42.5%
  • endocardial cell CL0002350
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 8.3%
    PRS 44.8%
  • perivascular cell CL4033054
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 47.6%
  • fallopian tube secretory epithelial cell CL4030006
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 43.4%
  • respiratory suprabasal cell CL4033048
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 47.6%
  • centrilobular region hepatocyte CL0019029
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 4.7%
    PRS 51.2%
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 32.7%

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 [B4GALT1](/details-gene/2683), or beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase 1, is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 9p21.1. This enzyme is a key member of the galactosyltransferase family and plays a central role in the synthesis of N-acetyllactosamine, a precursor for many complex N-linked oligosaccharides on glycoproteins and glycolipids. Its primary function is transferring galactose from UDP-galactose to N-acetylglucosamine residues, a critical step in post-translational modification within the [Golgi apparatus](/details-go/GO:0005794) [Link](https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.270.20.12170). Expression data indicates that **Overall**, [B4GALT1](/details-gene/2683) is a highly significant gene in diverse cell types, most notably in immune cells such as [plasmacytoid dendritic cell, human](/details-cell/CL0001058), and placental cells like [extravillous trophoblast](/details-cell/CL0008036). Deficiencies in this gene are associated with Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation, Type IId ([137060](https://omim.org/entry/137060)), highlighting its fundamental importance in human development and physiology [Link](https://doi.org/10.1172/jci14010). ## Cellular Roles and Expression Landscape The expression profile of [B4GALT1](/details-gene/2683) reveals its widespread importance across multiple biological systems, with a particular prominence in the immune system and placental tissues. **Overall**, the gene shows its highest significance in [plasmacytoid dendritic cell, human](/details-cell/CL0001058) (CSI: 42.10), suggesting a critical role in the glycosylation of proteins involved in innate immunity and antigen presentation. Its high significance is also observed in other professional antigen-presenting cells and macrophages, including [myeloid dendritic cell](/details-cell/CL0000782), [Hofbauer cell](/details-cell/CL3000001), and [tissue-resident macrophage](/details-cell/CL0000864). Beyond the immune system, [B4GALT1](/details-gene/2683) is a key marker for specialized cells at the fetal-maternal interface, with very high significance in [extravillous trophoblast](/details-cell/CL0008036) (CSI: 24.66). This is consistent with its known roles in [cell adhesion](/details-go/GO:0007155) and extracellular matrix organization, processes vital for placental implantation and function. The gene's relevance extends to antibody-producing cells like [IgG plasma cell](/details-cell/CL0000985) and [IgA plasma cell](/details-cell/CL0000987), as well as adaptive immune cells like [CD4-positive helper T cell](/details-cell/CL0000492). The broad expression in other tissues, including [squamous epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL0000076) and [cardiac muscle cell](/details-cell/CL0000746), underscores its foundational role as a 'housekeeping' enzyme for protein modification across the human body. ## Pathways and Molecular Function [B4GALT1](/details-gene/2683) functions primarily as a type II membrane-bound glycoprotein located in the trans-Golgi network. Its core molecular function is [beta-n-acetylglucosaminylglycopeptide beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase activity](/details-go/GO:0003831), which is essential for the [oligosaccharide biosynthetic process](/details-go/GO:0009312). This activity is a cornerstone of [Asparagine n-linked glycosylation](/details-reactome/R-HSA-446203), specifically in the elongation of N-glycan antennae. In the mammary gland, [B4GALT1](/details-gene/2683) associates with alpha-lactalbumin to form the lactose synthase complex, catalyzing the final step in the [lactose biosynthetic process](/details-go/GO:0005989). The functional consequences of its enzymatic activity are extensive. [B4GALT1](/details-gene/2683)-mediated glycosylation is implicated in a wide array of biological processes, including [cell adhesion](/details-go/GO:0007155), [extracellular matrix organization](/details-go/GO:0030198), and the [acute inflammatory response](/details-go/GO:0002526). Its role in the [immune system](/details-reactome/R-HSA-168256) is further supported by its involvement in [Neutrophil degranulation](/details-reactome/R-HSA-6798695) and [macrophage migration](/details-go/GO:1905517). Furthermore, it plays a specific role in [reproduction](/details-reactome/R-HSA-1474165), particularly in the [Binding of sperm to zona pellucida](/details-go/GO:0007339). Pathologically, defects in [B4GALT1](/details-gene/2683) lead to B4GALT1-CDG (CDG-2d), a severe congenital disorder of glycosylation, as annotated in the Reactome pathway [R-HSA-3656244](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-3656244). ## Research Directions The diverse expression pattern and fundamental role of [B4GALT1](/details-gene/2683) in glycosylation open several avenues for future investigation. Altered glycosylation is a known hallmark of many diseases, including cancer and autoimmune disorders, making the regulation and function of [B4GALT1](/details-gene/2683) in specific cellular contexts a critical area of research. **Proposed Hypotheses:** 1. Given its exceptionally high significance in [plasmacytoid dendritic cell, human](/details-cell/CL0001058), [B4GALT1](/details-gene/2683) is likely essential for the proper glycosylation and function of key pattern recognition receptors (e.g., Toll-like receptors) or interferon-producing machinery, thereby controlling the antiviral innate immune response. 2. The high expression of [B4GALT1](/details-gene/2683) in [extravillous trophoblast](/details-cell/CL0008036) and its role in cell adhesion suggest that it modifies cell surface integrins or other adhesion molecules, directly mediating the process of trophoblast invasion into the uterine wall during placentation. Dysregulation of [B4GALT1](/details-gene/2683) in these cells may contribute to pathologies like pre-eclampsia. **Experimental Approach:** To test the first hypothesis regarding the role of [B4GALT1](/details-gene/2683) in pDC function, one could utilize a CRISPR-Cas9-based approach to knock out the gene in primary human pDCs or a pDC-like cell line. The functional consequences could be assessed by stimulating knockout and control cells with viral ligands (e.g., CpG oligonucleotides) and measuring the production of type I interferons (IFN-alpha/beta) via ELISA or RT-qPCR. Furthermore, mass spectrometry-based glycoproteomics could be employed to identify the specific cell surface proteins whose glycosylation state is altered by the loss of [B4GALT1](/details-gene/2683), potentially revealing novel substrates critical for pDC activation. **Therapeutic Potential:** As a ubiquitously expressed enzyme involved in a fundamental cellular process, systemic inhibition of [B4GALT1](/details-gene/2683) would likely cause severe toxicity, mirroring the pathology of congenital disorders of glycosylation ([137060](https://omim.org/entry/137060)). Therefore, it is not a suitable target for broad inhibition. However, aberrant glycosylation patterns ('glyco-epitopes') generated by enzymes like [B4GALT1](/details-gene/2683) are common features of cancer cells and can contribute to metastasis and immune evasion. Therapeutic strategies could therefore focus on targeting these tumor-specific glycan structures with monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, or CAR-T cells, rather than inhibiting the enzyme itself. This approach would offer greater specificity and potentially bypass the toxicity associated with systemic enzyme inhibition.

Genular Protein ID: 3365089358

Symbol: B4GT1_HUMAN

Name: Beta-N-acetylglucosaminyl-glycolipid beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 3144273

Title: Identification of the full-length coding sequence for human galactosyltransferase (beta-N-acetylglucosaminide: beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase).

PubMed ID: 3144273

DOI: 10.1016/s0006-291x(88)80300-0

PubMed ID: 2124683

Title: Near identity of HeLa cell galactosyltransferase with the human placental enzyme.

PubMed ID: 2124683

DOI: 10.1093/nar/18.23.7174

PubMed ID: 1903938

Title: Genomic structure and expression of human beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase.

PubMed ID: 1903938

DOI: 10.1016/0006-291x(91)90423-5

PubMed ID: 1384956

Title: Complementary DNA cloning for galactosyltransferase associated with tumor and determination of antigenic epitopes recognized by specific monoclonal antibodies.

PubMed ID: 1384956

PubMed ID: 7579794

Title: The beta 1, 4-galactosyltransferase gene is post-transcriptionally regulated during differentiation of mouse F9 teratocarcinoma cells.

PubMed ID: 7579794

DOI: 10.1093/glycob/5.4.397

PubMed ID: 7540104

Title: Analysis of the sequences of human beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase cDNA clones.

PubMed ID: 7540104

DOI: 10.1016/1357-2725(94)00062-g

PubMed ID: 14702039

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

PubMed ID: 14702039

DOI: 10.1038/ng1285

PubMed ID: 15164053

Title: DNA sequence and analysis of human chromosome 9.

PubMed ID: 15164053

DOI: 10.1038/nature02465

PubMed ID: 3094506

Title: Isolation of a cDNA coding for human galactosyltransferase.

PubMed ID: 3094506

DOI: 10.1016/s0006-291x(86)80094-8

PubMed ID: 3091013

Title: Isolation of galactosyltransferase from human milk and the determination of its N-terminal amino acid sequence.

PubMed ID: 3091013

DOI: 10.1016/0006-291x(86)90269-x

PubMed ID: 2120039

Title: Analysis of the substrate binding sites of human galactosyltransferase by protein engineering.

PubMed ID: 2120039

DOI: 10.1002/j.1460-2075.1990.tb07515.x

PubMed ID: 1714903

Title: Evidence for a molecular distinction between Golgi and cell surface forms of beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase.

PubMed ID: 1714903

DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9258(18)98505-4

PubMed ID: 7744867

Title: Golgi retention mechanism of beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase. Membrane-spanning domain-dependent homodimerization and association with alpha- and beta-tubulins.

PubMed ID: 7744867

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.270.20.12170

PubMed ID: 10580128

Title: Identification and characterization of large galactosyltransferase gene families: galactosyltransferases for all functions.

PubMed ID: 10580128

DOI: 10.1016/s0304-4165(99)00168-3

PubMed ID: 11901181

Title: Deficiency of UDP-galactose:N-acetylglucosamine beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase I causes the congenital disorder of glycosylation type IId.

PubMed ID: 11901181

DOI: 10.1172/jci14010

PubMed ID: 20378551

Title: Golgi N-glycosyltransferases form both homo- and heterodimeric enzyme complexes in live cells.

PubMed ID: 20378551

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m110.103184

PubMed ID: 20068231

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

PubMed ID: 20068231

DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.2000475

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: 34855475

Title: Genetic and functional evidence links a missense variant in B4GALT1 to lower LDL and fibrinogen.

PubMed ID: 34855475

DOI: 10.1126/science.abe0348

PubMed ID: 16157350

Title: Oligosaccharide preferences of beta1,4-galactosyltransferase-I: crystal structures of Met340His mutant of human beta1,4-galactosyltransferase-I with a pentasaccharide and trisaccharides of the N-glycan moiety.

PubMed ID: 16157350

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmb.2005.07.050

PubMed ID: 16497331

Title: Structural snapshots of beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase-I along the kinetic pathway.

PubMed ID: 16497331

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmb.2006.01.088

PubMed ID: 19106107

Title: Deoxygenated disaccharide analogs as specific inhibitors of beta1-4-galactosyltransferase 1 and selectin-mediated tumor metastasis.

PubMed ID: 19106107

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m805782200

PubMed ID: 30653653

Title: Clinical and molecular diagnosis of non-phosphomannomutase 2 N-linked congenital disorders of glycosylation in Spain.

PubMed ID: 30653653

DOI: 10.1111/cge.13508

PubMed ID: 32157688

Title: B4GALT1-congenital disorders of glycosylation: Expansion of the phenotypic and molecular spectrum and review of the literature.

PubMed ID: 32157688

DOI: 10.1111/cge.13735

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 398
  • Mass: 43920
  • Checksum: 29B224C83C61E165
  • Sequence:
  • MRLREPLLSG SAAMPGASLQ RACRLLVAVC ALHLGVTLVY YLAGRDLSRL PQLVGVSTPL 
    QGGSNSAAAI GQSSGELRTG GARPPPPLGA SSQPRPGGDS SPVVDSGPGP ASNLTSVPVP 
    HTTALSLPAC PEESPLLVGP MLIEFNMPVD LELVAKQNPN VKMGGRYAPR DCVSPHKVAI 
    IIPFRNRQEH LKYWLYYLHP VLQRQQLDYG IYVINQAGDT IFNRAKLLNV GFQEALKDYD 
    YTCFVFSDVD LIPMNDHNAY RCFSQPRHIS VAMDKFGFSL PYVQYFGGVS ALSKQQFLTI 
    NGFPNNYWGW GGEDDDIFNR LVFRGMSISR PNAVVGRCRM IRHSRDKKNE PNPQRFDRIA 
    HTKETMLSDG LNSLTYQVLD VQRYPLYTQI TVDIGTPS