Details for: IGHA1

Gene ID: 3493

Symbol: IGHA1

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000211895

Description: immunoglobulin heavy constant alpha 1

Associated with

Cells (max top 100)

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

  • Cell Name: peripheral blood mononuclear cell (CL2000001)
    Fold Change: 60.8979
    Cell Significance Index: -31.3300
  • Cell Name: smooth muscle fiber of ileum (CL1000278)
    Fold Change: 50.2200
    Cell Significance Index: -23.7100
  • Cell Name: ileal goblet cell (CL1000326)
    Fold Change: 37.2417
    Cell Significance Index: -24.9900
  • Cell Name: CD8-alpha-beta-positive, alpha-beta intraepithelial T cell (CL0000796)
    Fold Change: 11.3892
    Cell Significance Index: -30.5100
  • Cell Name: retinal blood vessel endothelial cell (CL0002585)
    Fold Change: 4.2222
    Cell Significance Index: 54.5500
  • Cell Name: CD8-positive, alpha-beta regulatory T cell (CL0000795)
    Fold Change: 3.2558
    Cell Significance Index: -10.0000
  • Cell Name: seromucus secreting cell (CL0000159)
    Fold Change: 1.6653
    Cell Significance Index: 34.7300
  • Cell Name: enterocyte of epithelium of small intestine (CL1000334)
    Fold Change: 1.5230
    Cell Significance Index: 43.8800
  • Cell Name: IgA plasmablast (CL0000984)
    Fold Change: 1.4415
    Cell Significance Index: 11.5900
  • Cell Name: enteroendocrine cell of colon (CL0009042)
    Fold Change: 0.9043
    Cell Significance Index: 172.1000
  • Cell Name: tuft cell of colon (CL0009041)
    Fold Change: 0.8689
    Cell Significance Index: 784.5100
  • Cell Name: colon goblet cell (CL0009039)
    Fold Change: 0.7744
    Cell Significance Index: 76.6100
  • Cell Name: abnormal cell (CL0001061)
    Fold Change: 0.6615
    Cell Significance Index: 67.5700
  • Cell Name: enterocyte of epithelium of large intestine (CL0002071)
    Fold Change: 0.6396
    Cell Significance Index: 28.9900
  • Cell Name: epithelial cell of small intestine (CL0002254)
    Fold Change: 0.5776
    Cell Significance Index: 93.9400
  • Cell Name: DN3 thymocyte (CL0000807)
    Fold Change: 0.4657
    Cell Significance Index: 4.6700
  • Cell Name: intestinal crypt stem cell of colon (CL0009043)
    Fold Change: 0.3892
    Cell Significance Index: 42.3400
  • Cell Name: progenitor cell of mammary luminal epithelium (CL0009116)
    Fold Change: 0.2845
    Cell Significance Index: 21.2000
  • Cell Name: lactocyte (CL0002325)
    Fold Change: 0.1702
    Cell Significance Index: 21.9900
  • Cell Name: microfold cell of epithelium of small intestine (CL1000353)
    Fold Change: 0.1307
    Cell Significance Index: 9.0400
  • Cell Name: small intestine goblet cell (CL1000495)
    Fold Change: 0.1292
    Cell Significance Index: 4.5400
  • Cell Name: serous secreting cell (CL0000313)
    Fold Change: 0.0807
    Cell Significance Index: 0.7100
  • Cell Name: fallopian tube secretory epithelial cell (CL4030006)
    Fold Change: 0.0427
    Cell Significance Index: 0.6600
  • Cell Name: gut absorptive cell (CL0000677)
    Fold Change: 0.0282
    Cell Significance Index: 1.6900
  • Cell Name: odontoblast (CL0000060)
    Fold Change: 0.0074
    Cell Significance Index: 0.9500
  • Cell Name: pulmonary alveolar epithelial cell (CL0000322)
    Fold Change: 0.0015
    Cell Significance Index: 1.1100
  • Cell Name: endothelial cell of venule (CL1000414)
    Fold Change: -0.0114
    Cell Significance Index: -0.1300
  • Cell Name: pigmented epithelial cell (CL0000529)
    Fold Change: -0.0128
    Cell Significance Index: -24.1200
  • Cell Name: lens epithelial cell (CL0002224)
    Fold Change: -0.0218
    Cell Significance Index: -33.4900
  • Cell Name: hair follicular keratinocyte (CL2000092)
    Fold Change: -0.0279
    Cell Significance Index: -12.3300
  • Cell Name: fibro/adipogenic progenitor cell (CL0009099)
    Fold Change: -0.0281
    Cell Significance Index: -1.4200
  • Cell Name: non-pigmented ciliary epithelial cell (CL0002304)
    Fold Change: -0.0453
    Cell Significance Index: -28.7800
  • Cell Name: acinar cell of salivary gland (CL0002623)
    Fold Change: -0.0558
    Cell Significance Index: -2.6000
  • Cell Name: type B pancreatic cell (CL0000169)
    Fold Change: -0.0607
    Cell Significance Index: -34.2500
  • Cell Name: neuron associated cell (CL0000095)
    Fold Change: -0.0635
    Cell Significance Index: -2.6000
  • Cell Name: obsolete caudal ganglionic eminence derived GABAergic cortical interneuron (CL4023070)
    Fold Change: -0.0687
    Cell Significance Index: -24.6300
  • Cell Name: ciliary muscle cell (CL1000443)
    Fold Change: -0.0722
    Cell Significance Index: -32.7600
  • Cell Name: vascular lymphangioblast (CL0005022)
    Fold Change: -0.0804
    Cell Significance Index: -1.4200
  • Cell Name: neoplastic cell (CL0001063)
    Fold Change: -0.0935
    Cell Significance Index: -18.5600
  • Cell Name: pancreatic acinar cell (CL0002064)
    Fold Change: -0.0973
    Cell Significance Index: -16.6100
  • Cell Name: intermediate cell of urothelium (CL4030055)
    Fold Change: -0.1158
    Cell Significance Index: -20.8800
  • Cell Name: L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron (CL4023040)
    Fold Change: -0.1407
    Cell Significance Index: -28.2200
  • Cell Name: basal cell of urothelium (CL1000486)
    Fold Change: -0.1531
    Cell Significance Index: -18.8200
  • Cell Name: sebum secreting cell (CL0000317)
    Fold Change: -0.1856
    Cell Significance Index: -13.1300
  • Cell Name: pigmented ciliary epithelial cell (CL0002303)
    Fold Change: -0.1974
    Cell Significance Index: -28.6900
  • Cell Name: IgA plasma cell (CL0000987)
    Fold Change: -0.2057
    Cell Significance Index: -1.3700
  • Cell Name: stromal cell of ovary (CL0002132)
    Fold Change: -0.2059
    Cell Significance Index: -28.2700
  • Cell Name: paneth cell of epithelium of small intestine (CL1000343)
    Fold Change: -0.2183
    Cell Significance Index: -4.7300
  • Cell Name: follicular B cell (CL0000843)
    Fold Change: -0.2599
    Cell Significance Index: -1.3000
  • Cell Name: intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine (CL0009017)
    Fold Change: -0.2939
    Cell Significance Index: -6.2600
  • Cell Name: pancreatic ductal cell (CL0002079)
    Fold Change: -0.3060
    Cell Significance Index: -35.0600
  • Cell Name: enteroendocrine cell of small intestine (CL0009006)
    Fold Change: -0.3120
    Cell Significance Index: -7.8000
  • Cell Name: transit amplifying cell of colon (CL0009011)
    Fold Change: -0.3291
    Cell Significance Index: -10.5400
  • Cell Name: intestinal tuft cell (CL0019032)
    Fold Change: -0.3329
    Cell Significance Index: -20.4100
  • Cell Name: BEST4+ enteroycte (CL4030026)
    Fold Change: -0.3673
    Cell Significance Index: -5.5400
  • Cell Name: kidney loop of Henle descending limb epithelial cell (CL1001021)
    Fold Change: -0.3679
    Cell Significance Index: -29.1400
  • Cell Name: cardiac muscle myoblast (CL0000513)
    Fold Change: -0.3798
    Cell Significance Index: -29.1500
  • Cell Name: early pro-B cell (CL0002046)
    Fold Change: -0.3940
    Cell Significance Index: -25.4200
  • Cell Name: basal cell of prostate epithelium (CL0002341)
    Fold Change: -0.4210
    Cell Significance Index: -11.4600
  • Cell Name: eukaryotic cell (CL0000255)
    Fold Change: -0.4406
    Cell Significance Index: -19.1600
  • Cell Name: luminal adaptive secretory precursor cell of mammary gland (CL4033057)
    Fold Change: -0.4726
    Cell Significance Index: -22.2100
  • Cell Name: duct epithelial cell (CL0000068)
    Fold Change: -0.4853
    Cell Significance Index: -6.7100
  • Cell Name: bladder urothelial cell (CL1001428)
    Fold Change: -0.4861
    Cell Significance Index: -25.2500
  • Cell Name: transit amplifying cell of small intestine (CL0009012)
    Fold Change: -0.5857
    Cell Significance Index: -12.1500
  • Cell Name: stratified epithelial cell (CL0000079)
    Fold Change: -0.6023
    Cell Significance Index: -22.1100
  • Cell Name: peg cell (CL4033014)
    Fold Change: -0.6267
    Cell Significance Index: -14.4800
  • Cell Name: eye photoreceptor cell (CL0000287)
    Fold Change: -0.6275
    Cell Significance Index: -39.5500
  • Cell Name: choroid plexus epithelial cell (CL0000706)
    Fold Change: -0.6954
    Cell Significance Index: -8.2800
  • Cell Name: enterocyte (CL0000584)
    Fold Change: -0.7592
    Cell Significance Index: -4.7100
  • Cell Name: corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron (CL4023013)
    Fold Change: -0.7762
    Cell Significance Index: -24.7200
  • Cell Name: monocyte-derived dendritic cell (CL0011031)
    Fold Change: -0.7832
    Cell Significance Index: -13.4600
  • Cell Name: fibroblast of mammary gland (CL0002555)
    Fold Change: -0.8065
    Cell Significance Index: -23.1200
  • Cell Name: pro-T cell (CL0000827)
    Fold Change: -0.8169
    Cell Significance Index: -20.8700
  • Cell Name: cerebral cortex GABAergic interneuron (CL0010011)
    Fold Change: -0.8260
    Cell Significance Index: -8.3200
  • Cell Name: L2/3 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron (CL4030059)
    Fold Change: -0.8526
    Cell Significance Index: -11.3700
  • Cell Name: plasma cell (CL0000786)
    Fold Change: -0.8629
    Cell Significance Index: -9.6400
  • Cell Name: placental villous trophoblast (CL2000060)
    Fold Change: -0.8895
    Cell Significance Index: -23.7500
  • Cell Name: neutrophil progenitor cell (CL0000834)
    Fold Change: -0.9153
    Cell Significance Index: -24.4900
  • Cell Name: IgG memory B cell (CL0000979)
    Fold Change: -0.9305
    Cell Significance Index: -5.6200
  • Cell Name: DN1 thymic pro-T cell (CL0000894)
    Fold Change: -0.9587
    Cell Significance Index: -9.9400
  • Cell Name: stromal cell of endometrium (CL0002255)
    Fold Change: -0.9877
    Cell Significance Index: -14.0500
  • Cell Name: oral mucosa squamous cell (CL1001576)
    Fold Change: -1.0139
    Cell Significance Index: -8.7100
  • Cell Name: kidney epithelial cell (CL0002518)
    Fold Change: -1.0206
    Cell Significance Index: -30.0600
  • Cell Name: granulosa cell (CL0000501)
    Fold Change: -1.0378
    Cell Significance Index: -27.2900
  • Cell Name: lens fiber cell (CL0011004)
    Fold Change: -1.0541
    Cell Significance Index: -33.3400
  • Cell Name: obsolete epithelial cell of alveolus of lung (CL0010003)
    Fold Change: -1.0631
    Cell Significance Index: -26.5100
  • Cell Name: near-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron (CL4023012)
    Fold Change: -1.1006
    Cell Significance Index: -27.4600
  • Cell Name: paneth cell of colon (CL0009009)
    Fold Change: -1.1379
    Cell Significance Index: -17.0500
  • Cell Name: preadipocyte (CL0002334)
    Fold Change: -1.1393
    Cell Significance Index: -22.2400
  • Cell Name: erythrocyte (CL0000232)
    Fold Change: -1.1420
    Cell Significance Index: -29.1000
  • Cell Name: CD4-positive, alpha-beta thymocyte (CL0000810)
    Fold Change: -1.1996
    Cell Significance Index: -20.6800
  • Cell Name: activated CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell, human (CL0001043)
    Fold Change: -1.2173
    Cell Significance Index: -8.5800
  • Cell Name: CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte (CL0002396)
    Fold Change: -1.2181
    Cell Significance Index: -29.5100
  • Cell Name: CD14-positive monocyte (CL0001054)
    Fold Change: -1.2290
    Cell Significance Index: -24.0300
  • Cell Name: keratinocyte (CL0000312)
    Fold Change: -1.2388
    Cell Significance Index: -30.9400
  • Cell Name: mesothelial cell of epicardium (CL0011019)
    Fold Change: -1.2417
    Cell Significance Index: -10.7400
  • Cell Name: CD14-positive, CD16-negative classical monocyte (CL0002057)
    Fold Change: -1.2498
    Cell Significance Index: -23.1000
  • Cell Name: leukocyte (CL0000738)
    Fold Change: -1.2677
    Cell Significance Index: -21.5300
  • Cell Name: lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron (CL4023011)
    Fold Change: -1.2682
    Cell Significance Index: -27.4000
  • Cell Name: lymphocyte (CL0000542)
    Fold Change: -1.2746
    Cell Significance Index: -17.3400

Cell ID: Standard Cell Ontology term used for mapping and comparing cells across experiments. Ensures consistency in analyzing cellular functions across tissues.
Fold Change: Represents the ratio of the current Cell Significance Index to the Cell Significance Index Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Cell Significance Index: Reflects how strongly a gene is expressed in this specific cell.

Cell ID: Standard Cell Ontology term used for mapping and comparing cells across experiments. Ensures consistency in analyzing cellular functions across tissues.
Fold Change: Represents the ratio of the current Cell Significance Index to the Cell Significance Index Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Cell Significance Index: Reflects how strongly a gene is expressed in this cell type. Calculated using techniques like effect size estimation and bootstrapping for reliability.

Cell ID: Standard Cell Ontology term used for mapping and comparing cells across experiments. Ensures consistency in analyzing cellular functions across tissues.
Fold Change: Represents the ratio of the current Cell Significance Index to the Cell Significance Index Threshold, indicating how much the gene expression has changed compared to a baseline.
Cell Significance Index: Reflects how strongly a gene is expressed in this cell type. Calculated using techniques like effect size estimation and bootstrapping for reliability.

Other Information

**Key Characteristics:** 1. **Gene Location and Structure:** The IGHA1 gene is located on chromosome 2q13.31 and consists of three exons that encode the heavy chain constant region of the IgA antibody. 2. **Protein Function:** IgHA1 is a monomeric protein that forms a secretory dimeric IgA complex with the light chain constant alpha 1 (IgA1) protein. This complex is crucial for mucosal immunity and defense against pathogens. 3. **Cellular Expression:** IGHA1 is highly expressed in IgA plasma cells, effector memory CD4-positive T cells, and hematopoietic cells, highlighting its importance in the adaptive immune response. 4. **Regulation:** IGHA1 expression is regulated by various transcription factors, including the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) pathway, which plays a critical role in immune responses. **Pathways and Functions:** 1. **Adaptive Immune Response:** IGHA1 plays a crucial role in the adaptive immune response, particularly in mucosal immunity, where it helps to defend against pathogens. 2. **Antibacterial Humoral Response:** IGHA1 is involved in the production of secretory IgA, which is essential for neutralizing bacteria and other pathogens at mucosal surfaces. 3. **Antigen Binding:** IGHA1 has a specific binding site for antigens, allowing it to recognize and bind to pathogens, marking them for destruction. 4. **B Cell Receptor Signaling Pathway:** IGHA1 is involved in the signaling pathway of B cell receptors, which is essential for the activation and differentiation of B cells. **Clinical Significance:** 1. **Immunodeficiency Disorders:** Mutations in the IGHA1 gene have been associated with immunodeficiency disorders, such as IgA deficiency, which can increase the risk of infections. 2. **Autoimmune Diseases:** IGHA1 has been implicated in autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, where it plays a role in the production of autoantibodies. 3. **Cancer:** IGHA1 has been identified as a potential biomarker for cancer, particularly in the context of mucosal-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma. 4. **Vaccine Development:** IGHA1 is an important target for vaccine development, particularly for mucosal vaccines, where it can provide long-term immunity against pathogens. In conclusion, the IGHA1 gene plays a critical role in the adaptive immune response, particularly in mucosal immunity and defense against pathogens. Its dysregulation has been implicated in various diseases, including immunodeficiency disorders, autoimmune diseases, and cancer. Further research into the IGHA1 gene is necessary to fully understand its role in human health and disease.

Database document:

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