Details for: IGHJ2P

Gene ID: 28480

Symbol: IGHJ2P

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000237547

Description: immunoglobulin heavy joining 2P (pseudogene)

Cells (max top 100)

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

  • Cell Name: B cell (CL0000236)
    Fold Change: 0.86
    Marker Score: 821
  • Cell Name: dendritic cell (CL0000451)
    Fold Change: 0.15
    Marker Score: 104
  • Cell Name: plasma cell (CL0000786)
    Fold Change: 0.04
    Marker Score: 43
  • Cell Name: erythrocyte (CL0000232)
    Fold Change: 0.02
    Marker Score: 9
  • Cell Name: hematopoietic multipotent progenitor cell (CL0000837)
    Fold Change: 0.01
    Marker Score: 7
  • Cell Name: megakaryocyte (CL0000556)
    Fold Change: 0.01
    Marker Score: 6
  • Cell Name: hematopoietic stem cell (CL0000037)
    Fold Change: 0.01
    Marker Score: 5
  • Cell Name: CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell (CL0000625)
    Fold Change: 0.01
    Marker Score: 15
  • Cell Name: class switched memory B cell (CL0000972)
    Fold Change: 0.01
    Marker Score: 7
  • Cell Name: double negative thymocyte (CL0002489)
    Fold Change: 0.01
    Marker Score: 7
  • Cell Name: mature alpha-beta T cell (CL0000791)
    Fold Change: 0
    Marker Score: 5
  • Cell Name: CD14-positive, CD16-negative classical monocyte (CL0002057)
    Fold Change: 0
    Marker Score: 5

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 Marker Score to the Marker Score Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Marker Score: 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 Marker Score to the Marker Score Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Marker Score: 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 Marker Score to the Marker Score Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Marker Score: Reflects how strongly a gene is expressed in this cell type. Calculated using techniques like effect size estimation and bootstrapping for reliability.

Other Information

**Key Characteristics:** 1. **Pseudogene designation:** IGHJ2P is classified as a pseudogene due to its lack of functional coding potential. However, its expression in multiple cell types suggests that it may have evolved to play a regulatory or epigenetic role. 2. **Widespread expression:** IGHJ2P is significantly expressed in various cell types, including B cells, dendritic cells, plasma cells, erythrocytes, hematopoietic multipotent progenitor cells, megakaryocytes, hematopoietic stem cells, CD8-positive T cells, alpha-beta T cells, class-switched memory B cells, and double-negative thymocytes. 3. **Cell-type specificity:** The expression patterns of IGHJ2P vary across different cell types, suggesting that it may be involved in specific cellular processes or pathways. **Pathways and Functions:** 1. **Gene regulation:** IGHJ2P may act as a regulator of gene expression, influencing the transcriptional activity of nearby genes or influencing chromatin structure and epigenetic marks. 2. **Non-coding RNA (ncRNA) function:** IGHJ2P could be involved in the production of ncRNAs, which are known to play crucial roles in regulating gene expression and cellular processes. 3. **Epigenetic regulation:** IGHJ2P may participate in epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation or histone modification, which are essential for maintaining cellular identity and function. 4. **Cellular differentiation:** The expression of IGHJ2P may be involved in the regulation of cellular differentiation, particularly in the context of hematopoiesis and immune cell development. **Clinical Significance:** 1. **Immunological disorders:** The expression of IGHJ2P in various immune cells raises questions about its potential involvement in immunological disorders, such as autoimmune diseases or immune-related cancers. 2. **Cancer biomarkers:** IGHJ2P may serve as a biomarker for certain types of cancer, particularly those involving immune cells, such as multiple myeloma or lymphoma. 3. **Gene therapy:** A deeper understanding of IGHJ2P's function and regulation could provide insights into the development of novel gene therapy strategies for immune-related disorders. 4. **Basic research:** The study of IGHJ2P offers a unique opportunity to explore the complex relationships between pseudogenes, gene regulation, and cellular function, ultimately shedding light on the fundamental mechanisms governing the immune system. In conclusion, the IGHJ2P gene, despite being classified as a pseudogene, exhibits intriguing characteristics and expression patterns that warrant further investigation. As our understanding of this gene and its role in the immune system evolves, it is likely to reveal new avenues for research and potential therapeutic applications.

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