Details for: ITGA6

Gene ID: 3655

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: ITGA6

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000091409

Description: integrin subunit alpha 6

Selected Context(s):  Overall

Cell Significance Landscape

Contexts:

Associated with

Significant Cells

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

  • BEST4+ enteroycte CL4030026
    CSI 32.89
    rCSI 40.91%
    PRS 44.88
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 30.15
    rCSI 46.05%
    PRS 42.79
  • colon epithelial cell CL0011108
    CSI 29.93
    rCSI 31.36%
    PRS 39.72
  • small intestine goblet cell CL1000495
    CSI 27.33
    rCSI 59.87%
    PRS 52.11
  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI 26.62
    rCSI 46.04%
    PRS 33.57
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI 24.46
    rCSI 39.07%
    PRS 45.82
  • stem cell CL0000034
    CSI 23.96
    rCSI 23.1%
    PRS 33.43
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine CL0009017
    CSI 22.22
    rCSI 59.9%
    PRS 51.04
  • paneth cell of epithelium of small intestine CL1000343
    CSI 21
    rCSI 58.86%
    PRS 56.64
  • retinal pigment epithelial cell CL0002586
    CSI 20.44
    rCSI 40.59%
    PRS 41.88
  • glioblast CL0000030
    CSI 18
    rCSI 28.72%
    PRS 36.59
  • transit amplifying cell CL0009010
    CSI 16.72
    rCSI 25.58%
    PRS 58.51
  • mucosal invariant T cell CL0000940
    CSI 16.62
    rCSI 13.43%
    PRS 53.26
  • renal alpha-intercalated cell CL0005011
    CSI 16.11
    rCSI 21.54%
    PRS 50.52
  • cardiac endothelial cell CL0010008
    CSI 14.99
    rCSI 60.47%
    PRS 40.96
  • ciliated cell CL0000064
    CSI 14.18
    rCSI 22.97%
    PRS 40.88
  • colon goblet cell CL0009039
    CSI 13.95
    rCSI 33.15%
    PRS 54.55
  • placental villous trophoblast CL2000060
    CSI 13.57
    rCSI 20.97%
    PRS 40.23
  • transit amplifying cell of small intestine CL0009012
    CSI 13.03
    rCSI 57.18%
    PRS 61.68
  • radial glial cell CL0000681
    CSI 12.74
    rCSI 17.7%
    PRS 41.83
  • capillary endothelial cell CL0002144
    CSI 12.01
    rCSI 22.02%
    PRS 66.09
  • epithelial cell of lung CL0000082
    CSI 11.82
    rCSI 9.8%
    PRS 40.73
  • enterocyte of epithelium of large intestine CL0002071
    CSI 11.22
    rCSI 58.93%
    PRS 56.99
  • endothelial cell of pericentral hepatic sinusoid CL0019022
    CSI 10.68
    rCSI 32.91%
    PRS 54.29
  • keratinocyte CL0000312
    CSI 9.49
    rCSI 7.95%
    PRS 47.32
  • group 3 innate lymphoid cell CL0001071
    CSI 8.98
    rCSI 6.75%
    PRS 45.45
  • enteroendocrine cell of small intestine CL0009006
    CSI 8.76
    rCSI 19.29%
    PRS 56.58
  • respiratory suprabasal cell CL4033048
    CSI 8.52
    rCSI 10.92%
    PRS 46.84
  • double negative thymocyte CL0002489
    CSI 8.32
    rCSI 5.78%
    PRS 50.44
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of colon CL0009043
    CSI 7.88
    rCSI 59.19%
    PRS 62.39
  • double-positive, alpha-beta thymocyte CL0000809
    CSI 7.83
    rCSI 7.98%
    PRS 55.04
  • basal cell of prostate epithelium CL0002341
    CSI 7.77
    rCSI 22.49%
    PRS 60.29
  • regular ventricular cardiac myocyte CL0002131
    CSI 7.38
    rCSI 46.12%
    PRS 35.3
  • vein endothelial cell of respiratory system CL4033008
    CSI 7.17
    rCSI 49.22%
    PRS 60.85
  • collagen secreting cell CL0000667
    CSI 6.93
    rCSI 39.75%
    PRS 69.21
  • naive thymus-derived CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000900
    CSI 6.83
    rCSI 4.79%
    PRS 65.13
  • CD4-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell CL0000897
    CSI 6.8
    rCSI 4.88%
    PRS 54.74
  • goblet cell CL0000160
    CSI 6.79
    rCSI 6.41%
    PRS 43.28
  • enterocyte CL0000584
    CSI 6.51
    rCSI 10.49%
    PRS 51.11
  • epithelial cell of proximal tubule CL0002306
    CSI 6.44
    rCSI 15.73%
    PRS 38.68
  • secretory cell CL0000151
    CSI 6.18
    rCSI 6.45%
    PRS 42.86
  • myoepithelial cell CL0000185
    CSI 6.09
    rCSI 15.41%
    PRS 50.39
  • corneal epithelial cell CL0000575
    CSI 6.08
    rCSI 17.4%
    PRS 59.38
  • endothelial cell of venule CL1000414
    CSI 6.05
    rCSI 53.69%
    PRS 72.22
  • pulmonary capillary endothelial cell CL4028001
    CSI 5.96
    rCSI 11.37%
    PRS 59.04
  • fallopian tube secretory epithelial cell CL4030006
    CSI 5.79
    rCSI 5.57%
    PRS 42.81
  • dendritic cell CL0000451
    CSI 5.33
    rCSI 6.56%
    PRS 66.78
  • intestine goblet cell CL0019031
    CSI 5.32
    rCSI 4.72%
    PRS 41.43
  • transit amplifying cell of colon CL0009011
    CSI 5.24
    rCSI 6.16%
    PRS 45.88
  • kidney interstitial alternatively activated macrophage CL1000695
    CSI 5.2
    rCSI 13.56%
    PRS 41.37
  • chondrocyte CL0000138
    CSI 5.18
    rCSI 8.24%
    PRS 35.97
  • endocardial cell CL0002350
    CSI 5.16
    rCSI 24.73%
    PRS 44.04
  • blood vessel endothelial cell CL0000071
    CSI 5.15
    rCSI 10.69%
    PRS 40.4
  • L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023038
    CSI 5.03
    rCSI 15.71%
    PRS 28.8
  • midzonal region hepatocyte CL0019028
    CSI 5.01
    rCSI 11.75%
    PRS 51.5
  • endothelial cell of artery CL1000413
    CSI 4.92
    rCSI 7.21%
    PRS 74.82
  • endothelial cell of uterus CL0009095
    CSI 4.89
    rCSI 35.77%
    PRS 68.69
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 4.84
    rCSI 4.26%
    PRS 32.15
  • alpha-beta T cell CL0000789
    CSI 4.74
    rCSI 5.55%
    PRS 57.45
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 4.69
    rCSI 3.7%
    PRS 30.81
  • epithelial cell CL0000066
    CSI 4.66
    rCSI 7.16%
    PRS 44.75
  • lung secretory cell CL1000272
    CSI 4.66
    rCSI 11.53%
    PRS 40.44
  • ionocyte CL0005006
    CSI 4.64
    rCSI 4.97%
    PRS 40.21
  • endothelial cell of arteriole CL1000412
    CSI 4.63
    rCSI 25.7%
    PRS 66.53
  • hepatocyte CL0000182
    CSI 4.63
    rCSI 8.28%
    PRS 40.77
  • respiratory basal cell CL0002633
    CSI 4.62
    rCSI 4.78%
    PRS 47.93
  • pulmonary artery endothelial cell CL1001568
    CSI 4.62
    rCSI 6.28%
    PRS 54.99
  • IgA plasma cell CL0000987
    CSI 4.53
    rCSI 4.64%
    PRS 60.78
  • endothelial cell of vascular tree CL0002139
    CSI 4.44
    rCSI 24.26%
    PRS 46.23
  • basal-myoepithelial cell of mammary gland CL0002324
    CSI 4.33
    rCSI 8.18%
    PRS 65.71
  • tuft cell of colon CL0009041
    CSI 4.2
    rCSI 9.79%
    PRS 60.45
  • parietal epithelial cell CL1000452
    CSI 4.16
    rCSI 11.11%
    PRS 35.77
  • mucus secreting cell CL0000319
    CSI 4.1
    rCSI 6.5%
    PRS 52.33
  • mucous neck cell CL0000651
    CSI 3.96
    rCSI 5.71%
    PRS 55.83
  • pulmonary ionocyte CL0017000
    CSI 3.92
    rCSI 4.77%
    PRS 49.77
  • central memory CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000904
    CSI 3.86
    rCSI 2.28%
    PRS 56.74
  • paneth cell CL0000510
    CSI 3.77
    rCSI 5.56%
    PRS 59.4
  • M cell of gut CL0000682
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 3.94%
    PRS 57.3
  • enteroendocrine cell CL0000164
    CSI 3.61
    rCSI 4.93%
    PRS 44.79
  • basal cell CL0000646
    CSI 3.6
    rCSI 4.81%
    PRS 43.85
  • type EC enteroendocrine cell CL0000577
    CSI 3.57
    rCSI 12.69%
    PRS 55.28
  • central memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000907
    CSI 3.57
    rCSI 2.41%
    PRS 52.06
  • adipocyte CL0000136
    CSI 3.44
    rCSI 4.42%
    PRS 38.4
  • lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023011
    CSI 3.43
    rCSI 5.76%
    PRS 27.66
  • Schwann cell CL0002573
    CSI 3.39
    rCSI 9.65%
    PRS 42.44
  • naive T cell CL0000898
    CSI 3.38
    rCSI 2.35%
    PRS 54.86
  • cardiac blood vessel endothelial cell CL0010006
    CSI 3.31
    rCSI 23.41%
    PRS 37.44
  • glial cell CL0000125
    CSI 3.31
    rCSI 12.6%
    PRS 36.43
  • retinal cone cell CL0000573
    CSI 3.21
    rCSI 5.17%
    PRS 33.64
  • astrocyte of the cerebral cortex CL0002605
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 7.17%
    PRS 28.35
  • vascular leptomeningeal cell CL4023051
    CSI 3.15
    rCSI 5.53%
    PRS 35.13
  • mononuclear phagocyte CL0000113
    CSI 3.14
    rCSI 6.92%
    PRS 46.02
  • choroid plexus epithelial cell CL0000706
    CSI 3.03
    rCSI 4.96%
    PRS 33.59
  • vein endothelial cell CL0002543
    CSI 3
    rCSI 8.17%
    PRS 71.66
  • promyelocyte CL0000836
    CSI 2.99
    rCSI 4.31%
    PRS 52.16
  • caudal ganglionic eminence derived cortical interneuron CL4023064
    CSI 2.87
    rCSI 5.07%
    PRS 26.74
  • kidney collecting duct intercalated cell CL1001432
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 19.99%
    PRS 48.23
  • cardiac neuron CL0010022
    CSI 2.79
    rCSI 8.94%
    PRS 39.46
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 2.76
    rCSI 7.61%
    PRS 39.29
  • IgG plasma cell CL0000985
    CSI 2.74
    rCSI 3.28%
    PRS 61.29
  • paneth cell of colon CL0009009
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 67.8%
  • epithelial cell of esophagus CL0002252
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 3.6%
    PRS 69.5%
  • prostate gland microvascular endothelial cell CL2000059
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 11.3%
    PRS 69.5%
  • endothelial cell of placenta CL0009092
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 53.7%
  • pancreatic epsilon cell CL0005019
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 65.2%
  • tracheobronchial serous cell CL0019001
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 58.8%
  • enteroendocrine cell of colon CL0009042
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 68.0%
  • megakaryocyte CL0000556
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 58.2%
  • CD4-positive helper T cell CL0000492
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 0.6%
    PRS 54.1%
  • forebrain radial glial cell CL0013000
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 50.1%
  • basal cell of epithelium of trachea CL1000348
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 6.2%
    PRS 66.9%
  • kidney distal convoluted tubule epithelial cell CL1000849
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 10.1%
    PRS 44.1%
  • parietal cell CL0000162
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 8.7%
    PRS 81.0%
  • P/D1 enteroendocrine cell CL0002268
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 5.5%
    PRS 64.8%
  • L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023041
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 3.7%
    PRS 26.6%
  • luminal cell of prostate epithelium CL0002340
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 5.8%
    PRS 57.7%
  • macroglial cell CL0000126
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 45.3%
  • tracheal goblet cell CL1000329
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 61.9%
  • colonocyte CL1000347
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 49.5%
  • club cell CL0000158
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 42.0%
  • podocyte CL0000653
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 5.8%
    PRS 40.9%
  • kidney connecting tubule epithelial cell CL1000768
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 33.5%
  • innate lymphoid cell CL0001065
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 49.0%
  • renal beta-intercalated cell CL0002201
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 44.7%
  • foveolar cell of stomach CL0002179
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 57.2%
  • near-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023012
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 5.8%
    PRS 28.6%
  • brush cell CL0002204
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 68.2%
  • acinar cell CL0000622
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 53.1%
  • vasa recta ascending limb cell CL1001131
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 7.4%
    PRS 70.5%
  • pancreatic ductal cell CL0002079
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 44.1%
  • luminal epithelial cell of mammary gland CL0002326
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 58.3%
  • pancreatic acinar cell CL0002064
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 46.7%
  • kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001107
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 4.7%
    PRS 38.7%
  • stromal cell CL0000499
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 5.2%
    PRS 43.2%
  • corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023013
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 11.4%
    PRS 29.0%
  • mammary gland epithelial cell CL0002327
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 6.9%
    PRS 57.9%
  • duct epithelial cell CL0000068
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 45.0%
  • epithelial cell of urethra CL1000296
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 51.4%
    PRS 68.7%
  • lung microvascular endothelial cell CL2000016
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 40.3%
    PRS 68.0%
  • extravillous trophoblast CL0008036
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 38.4%
  • intestinal tuft cell CL0019032
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 46.8%
  • respiratory hillock cell CL4030023
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 57.8%
  • intestinal epithelial cell CL0002563
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 41.8%
  • nasal mucosa goblet cell CL0002480
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 52.9%
  • type L enteroendocrine cell CL0002279
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 4.5%
    PRS 62.2%
  • renal principal cell CL0005009
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 6.2%
    PRS 47.6%
  • Bergmann glial cell CL0000644
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 39.1%
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 39.5%
  • myofibroblast cell CL0000186
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 47.5%
  • glandular epithelial cell CL0000150
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 6.9%
    PRS 64.8%
  • lung endothelial cell CL1001567
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 6.1%
    PRS 68.1%
  • enterocyte of epithelium of small intestine CL1000334
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 41.2%
    PRS 68.2%
  • common myeloid progenitor CL0000049
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 42.7%
  • IgG plasma cell CL0000985
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 61.3%
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 7.6%
    PRS 39.3%
  • cardiac neuron CL0010022
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 8.9%
    PRS 39.5%
  • kidney collecting duct intercalated cell CL1001432
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 20.0%
    PRS 48.2%
  • caudal ganglionic eminence derived cortical interneuron CL4023064
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 26.7%
  • promyelocyte CL0000836
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 52.2%
  • vein endothelial cell CL0002543
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 8.2%
    PRS 71.7%
  • choroid plexus epithelial cell CL0000706
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 5.0%
    PRS 33.6%
  • mononuclear phagocyte CL0000113
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 6.9%
    PRS 46.0%
  • vascular leptomeningeal cell CL4023051
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 5.5%
    PRS 35.1%
  • astrocyte of the cerebral cortex CL0002605
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 7.2%
    PRS 28.4%
  • retinal cone cell CL0000573
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 5.2%
    PRS 33.6%
  • glial cell CL0000125
    CSI 3.3
    rCSI 12.6%
    PRS 36.4%
  • cardiac blood vessel endothelial cell CL0010006
    CSI 3.3
    rCSI 23.4%
    PRS 37.4%
  • naive T cell CL0000898
    CSI 3.4
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 54.9%
  • Schwann cell CL0002573
    CSI 3.4
    rCSI 9.7%
    PRS 42.4%
  • lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023011
    CSI 3.4
    rCSI 5.8%
    PRS 27.7%
  • adipocyte CL0000136
    CSI 3.4
    rCSI 4.4%
    PRS 38.4%
  • central memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000907
    CSI 3.6
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 52.1%
  • type EC enteroendocrine cell CL0000577
    CSI 3.6
    rCSI 12.7%
    PRS 55.3%
  • basal cell CL0000646
    CSI 3.6
    rCSI 4.8%
    PRS 43.9%
  • enteroendocrine cell CL0000164
    CSI 3.6
    rCSI 4.9%
    PRS 44.8%
  • M cell of gut CL0000682
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 3.9%
    PRS 57.3%
  • paneth cell CL0000510
    CSI 3.8
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 59.4%
  • central memory CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000904
    CSI 3.9
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 56.7%
  • pulmonary ionocyte CL0017000
    CSI 3.9
    rCSI 4.8%
    PRS 49.8%
  • mucous neck cell CL0000651
    CSI 4.0
    rCSI 5.7%
    PRS 55.8%
  • mucus secreting cell CL0000319
    CSI 4.1
    rCSI 6.5%
    PRS 52.3%
  • parietal epithelial cell CL1000452
    CSI 4.2
    rCSI 11.1%
    PRS 35.8%
  • tuft cell of colon CL0009041
    CSI 4.2
    rCSI 9.8%
    PRS 60.5%
  • basal-myoepithelial cell of mammary gland CL0002324
    CSI 4.3
    rCSI 8.2%
    PRS 65.7%
  • endothelial cell of vascular tree CL0002139
    CSI 4.4
    rCSI 24.3%
    PRS 46.2%
  • IgA plasma cell CL0000987
    CSI 4.5
    rCSI 4.6%
    PRS 60.8%
  • pulmonary artery endothelial cell CL1001568
    CSI 4.6
    rCSI 6.3%
    PRS 55.0%
  • respiratory basal cell CL0002633
    CSI 4.6
    rCSI 4.8%
    PRS 47.9%
  • hepatocyte CL0000182
    CSI 4.6
    rCSI 8.3%
    PRS 40.8%
  • endothelial cell of arteriole CL1000412
    CSI 4.6
    rCSI 25.7%
    PRS 66.5%
  • ionocyte CL0005006
    CSI 4.6
    rCSI 5.0%
    PRS 40.2%
  • lung secretory cell CL1000272
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 11.5%
    PRS 40.4%
  • epithelial cell CL0000066
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 7.2%
    PRS 44.8%
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 3.7%
    PRS 30.8%
  • alpha-beta T cell CL0000789
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 57.5%
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 4.8
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 32.2%
  • endothelial cell of uterus CL0009095
    CSI 4.9
    rCSI 35.8%
    PRS 68.7%
  • endothelial cell of artery CL1000413
    CSI 4.9
    rCSI 7.2%
    PRS 74.8%
  • midzonal region hepatocyte CL0019028
    CSI 5.0
    rCSI 11.8%
    PRS 51.5%
  • L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023038
    CSI 5.0
    rCSI 15.7%
    PRS 28.8%

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 [ITGA6](/details-gene/3655), or Integrin Subunit Alpha 6, is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 2q31.1. It encodes the alpha-6 subunit, a key component of the integrin family of cell-surface adhesion receptors. [ITGA6](/details-gene/3655) forms heterodimers, primarily with the beta-1 or beta-4 integrin subunits, to create receptors (alpha-6/beta-1 and alpha-6/beta-4) that mediate crucial cell-matrix and cell-cell interactions. Functionally, it is essential for cell adhesion to the extracellular matrix, particularly by binding to laminin. Expression data highlights its fundamental role in establishing and maintaining tissue architecture, with particularly high significance in a wide array of epithelial cells such as [BEST4+ enteroycte](/details-cell/CL4030026) and [conjunctival epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL1000432), various endothelial cells, and multiple types of stem cells, including [intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine](/details-cell/CL0009017). Mutations and dysregulation of [ITGA6](/details-gene/3655) are associated with clinical conditions ([147556](https://omim.org/entry/147556)). ## Cellular Roles and Expression Landscape The expression profile of [ITGA6](/details-gene/3655) underscores its central role as an adhesion molecule critical for tissue structure and regeneration. **Overall**, the gene shows the highest significance in cells that form barrier tissues and rely on strong connections to the basement membrane. Its most prominent expression is observed in epithelial lineages. It is a top marker for cells lining the gastrointestinal tract, including [BEST4+ enteroycte](/details-cell/CL4030026), [colon epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL0011108), [small intestine goblet cell](/details-cell/CL1000495), and [paneth cell of epithelium of small intestine](/details-cell/CL1000343), suggesting a vital function in maintaining intestinal barrier integrity. High significance is also noted in the [conjunctival epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL1000432) of the eye and [retinal pigment epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL0002586), indicating a similar role in ocular tissues. A secondary but also highly significant role is apparent in the vasculature, with high CSI scores in [cerebral cortex endothelial cell](/details-cell/CL1001602), [retinal blood vessel endothelial cell](/details-cell/CL0002585), and [cardiac endothelial cell](/details-cell/CL0010008). This is consistent with the function of integrins in maintaining endothelial cell adhesion and vascular integrity. Furthermore, [ITGA6](/details-gene/3655) is a key marker for progenitor and stem cell populations. Its high significance in [stem cell](/details-cell/CL0000034), [intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine](/details-cell/CL0009017), and [transit amplifying cell](/details-cell/CL0009010) highlights its importance in anchoring these cells within their respective niches, a process critical for tissue homeostasis and repair. The notable expression in [glioblast](/details-cell/CL0000030) suggests a potential role for [ITGA6](/details-gene/3655) in the context of brain cancer. ## Pathways and Molecular Function The molecular functions of [ITGA6](/details-gene/3655) are centered on its role as a cell-surface receptor that connects the extracellular environment to the intracellular cytoskeleton, thereby regulating both cell adhesion and signaling. **Biological Processes:** Gene Ontology annotations reveal its deep involvement in `Cell-matrix adhesion` ([GO:0007160](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0007160)) and `Integrin-mediated signaling pathway` ([GO:0007229](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0007229)). The formation of alpha6-beta4 integrin is a critical step in `Type i hemidesmosome assembly` ([R-HSA-446107](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-446107)), a specialized cell junction that anchors epithelial cells to the underlying basement membrane. This directly explains its high expression in epithelial cells throughout the body. The alpha6-beta1 complex is more associated with `Focal adhesion` ([GO:0005925](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005925)), which is involved in cell migration, a process reflected in its annotation for `Positive regulation of cell migration` ([GO:0030335](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0030335)) and `Leukocyte migration` ([GO:0050900](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0050900)). **Molecular Function and Pathways:** At the molecular level, [ITGA6](/details-gene/3655) is primarily a `Laminin binding` ([GO:0043236](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0043236)) protein, which is central to its function in `Extracellular matrix organization` ([R-HSA-1474244](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-1474244)). The Reactome pathway `Laminin interactions` ([R-HSA-3000157](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-3000157)) is a core activity. Structurally, it is an integral component of the `Plasma membrane` ([GO:0005886](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005886)) and is found within the `Integrin alpha6-beta1 complex` ([GO:0034675](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0034675)) and `Integrin alpha6-beta4 complex` ([GO:0034676](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0034676)). The existence of different splice variants has been documented, allowing for functional diversity in different cellular contexts ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1432-1033.1991.tb16140.x), [Link](https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.88.22.10183)). ## Research Directions The established role of [ITGA6](/details-gene/3655) in cell adhesion and migration, combined with its specific expression patterns, provides a foundation for several compelling research avenues, particularly in stem cell biology and oncology. **Testable Hypotheses:** 1. **Role in Intestinal Stem Cell Niche Maintenance:** Given its high significance in [intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine](/details-cell/CL0009017), it is hypothesized that [ITGA6](/details-gene/3655)-mediated adhesion to laminin in the crypt basement membrane is a critical signal for maintaining stemness and preventing premature differentiation. Disruption of this interaction may lead to aberrant intestinal epithelial regeneration. 2. **Contribution to Glioblastoma Invasion:** The significant expression of [ITGA6](/details-gene/3655) in [glioblast](/details-cell/CL0000030) suggests that it contributes to the aggressive, invasive phenotype of this cancer. It is hypothesized that [ITGA6](/details-gene/3655) promotes glioblastoma cell migration along blood vessels and white matter tracts by binding to laminin in the brain's extracellular matrix and activating pro-invasive signaling cascades. **Proposed Key Experiment:** To test the hypothesis regarding its role in glioblastoma, a multi-faceted approach could be employed. Initially, [ITGA6](/details-gene/3655) would be knocked out in patient-derived glioblastoma cell lines using CRISPR-Cas9. The invasive capacity of these knockout cells would be compared to isogenic controls using a 3D spheroid invasion assay in a brain-specific matrix. Subsequently, intracranial orthotopic xenografts of the knockout and control cells into immunodeficient mice would be performed. Tumor growth, invasion patterns, and overall survival would be monitored via bioluminescence imaging and terminal histology to determine the *in vivo* necessity of [ITGA6](/details-gene/3655) for glioblastoma progression. **Therapeutic Potential:** As a cell-surface protein, [ITGA6](/details-gene/3655) represents an accessible target for antibody-based therapies. Its role in promoting cancer cell adhesion and migration makes it a candidate for inhibition. A therapeutic strategy could involve a monoclonal antibody that blocks the laminin-binding site of [ITGA6](/details-gene/3655), thereby disrupting tumor cell adhesion and potentially inducing anoikis or sensitizing cells to chemotherapy. However, the widespread expression of [ITGA6](/details-gene/3655) on healthy epithelial and endothelial tissues presents a significant risk for on-target, off-tumor toxicity. Therefore, a more sophisticated approach, such as an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) or a bispecific antibody designed to target cancer cells with higher specificity, would likely be necessary to achieve a favorable therapeutic window.

Genular Protein ID: 1788695242

Symbol: ITA6_HUMAN

Name: Integrin alpha-6

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 1976638

Title: Epithelial integrin alpha 6 beta 4: complete primary structure of alpha 6 and variant forms of beta 4.

PubMed ID: 1976638

DOI: 10.1083/jcb.111.4.1593

PubMed ID: 14702039

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

PubMed ID: 14702039

DOI: 10.1038/ng1285

PubMed ID: 15815621

Title: Generation and annotation of the DNA sequences of human chromosomes 2 and 4.

PubMed ID: 15815621

DOI: 10.1038/nature03466

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: 2070796

Title: Molecular cloning of the human alpha 6 integrin subunit. Alternative splicing of alpha 6 mRNA and chromosomal localization of the alpha 6 and beta 4 genes.

PubMed ID: 2070796

DOI: 10.1111/j.1432-1033.1991.tb16140.x

PubMed ID: 1946438

Title: Cell type-specific integrin variants with alternative alpha chain cytoplasmic domains.

PubMed ID: 1946438

DOI: 10.1073/pnas.88.22.10183

PubMed ID: 1476731

Title: An efficient and reliable method for cloning PCR-amplification products: a survey of point mutations in integrin cDNA.

PubMed ID: 1476731

PubMed ID: 8496190

Title: Inside-out integrin signaling in macrophages. Analysis of the role of the alpha 6A beta 1 and alpha 6B beta 1 integrin variants in laminin adhesion by cDNA expression in an alpha 6 integrin-deficient macrophage cell line.

PubMed ID: 8496190

DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9258(18)82138-x

PubMed ID: 8253814

Title: Alternative extracellular and cytoplasmic domains of the integrin alpha 7 subunit are differentially expressed during development.

PubMed ID: 8253814

DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9258(19)74380-4

PubMed ID: 7583007

Title: An alternatively spliced exon in the extracellular domain of the human alpha 6 integrin subunit -- functional analysis of the alpha 6 integrin variants.

PubMed ID: 7583007

DOI: 10.3109/15419069509081283

PubMed ID: 2649503

Title: Association of the VLA alpha 6 subunit with a novel protein. A possible alternative to the common VLA beta 1 subunit on certain cell lines.

PubMed ID: 2649503

DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9258(18)83380-4

PubMed ID: 2542022

Title: A novel integrin (alpha E beta 4) from human epithelial cells suggests a fourth family of integrin adhesion receptors.

PubMed ID: 2542022

DOI: 10.1002/j.1460-2075.1989.tb03425.x

PubMed ID: 1953640

Title: Separation of important new platelet glycoproteins (GPIa, GPIc, GPIc*, GPIIa and GMP-140) by F.P.L.C. Characterization by monoclonal antibodies and gas-phase sequencing.

PubMed ID: 1953640

DOI: 10.1042/bj2790419

PubMed ID: 8360143

Title: The role of phosphorylation in activation of the alpha 6A beta 1 laminin receptor.

PubMed ID: 8360143

DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9258(17)46641-5

PubMed ID: 7681434

Title: Biochemical characterization and tissue distribution of the A and B variants of the integrin alpha 6 subunit.

PubMed ID: 7681434

DOI: 10.1083/jcb.121.1.179

PubMed ID: 9185503

Title: A homozygous mutation in the integrin alpha6 gene in junctional epidermolysis bullosa with pyloric atresia.

PubMed ID: 9185503

DOI: 10.1172/jci119474

PubMed ID: 11359780

Title: Identification of a novel structural variant of the alpha 6 integrin.

PubMed ID: 11359780

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m102811200

PubMed ID: 15023541

Title: Extracellular alpha 6 integrin cleavage by urokinase-type plasminogen activator in human prostate cancer.

PubMed ID: 15023541

DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2003.11.023

PubMed ID: 15611341

Title: Palmitoylation supports assembly and function of integrin-tetraspanin complexes.

PubMed ID: 15611341

DOI: 10.1083/jcb.200404100

PubMed ID: 15466886

Title: alpha4beta1- and alpha6beta1-integrins are functional receptors for midkine, a heparin-binding growth factor.

PubMed ID: 15466886

DOI: 10.1242/jcs.01423

PubMed ID: 15557282

Title: Tetraspanin CD82 attenuates cellular morphogenesis through down-regulating integrin alpha6-mediated cell adhesion.

PubMed ID: 15557282

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m406680200

PubMed ID: 16754960

Title: Small GTPase Rab21 regulates cell adhesion and controls endosomal traffic of beta1-integrins.

PubMed ID: 16754960

DOI: 10.1083/jcb.200509019

PubMed ID: 16263699

Title: Elucidation of N-glycosylation sites on human platelet proteins: a glycoproteomic approach.

PubMed ID: 16263699

DOI: 10.1074/mcp.m500324-mcp200

PubMed ID: 19159218

Title: Glycoproteomics analysis of human liver tissue by combination of multiple enzyme digestion and hydrazide chemistry.

PubMed ID: 19159218

DOI: 10.1021/pr8008012

PubMed ID: 17303120

Title: Integrin alpha6 cleavage: a novel modification to modulate cell migration.

PubMed ID: 17303120

DOI: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2007.01.006

PubMed ID: 20682778

Title: Direct binding of the EGF-like domain of neuregulin-1 to integrins ({alpha}v{beta}3 and {alpha}6{beta}4) is involved in neuregulin-1/ErbB signaling.

PubMed ID: 20682778

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m110.113878

PubMed ID: 21269460

Title: Initial characterization of the human central proteome.

PubMed ID: 21269460

DOI: 10.1186/1752-0509-5-17

PubMed ID: 22314500

Title: Palmitoylation by DHHC3 is critical for the function, expression, and stability of integrin alpha6beta4.

PubMed ID: 22314500

DOI: 10.1007/s00018-012-0924-6

PubMed ID: 22351760

Title: Cross-talk between integrin alpha6beta4 and insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF1R) through direct alpha6beta4 binding to IGF1 and subsequent alpha6beta4-IGF1-IGF1R ternary complex formation in anchorage-independent conditions.

PubMed ID: 22351760

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m111.304170

PubMed ID: 25944712

Title: N-terminome analysis of the human mitochondrial proteome.

PubMed ID: 25944712

DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201400617

PubMed ID: 27607025

Title: Compound heterozygosity for novel splice site mutations of ITGA6 in lethal junctional epidermolysis bullosa with pyloric atresia.

PubMed ID: 27607025

DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.13575

PubMed ID: 28873464

Title: Direct integrin binding to insulin-like growth factor-2 through the C-domain is required for insulin-like growth factor receptor type 1 (IGF1R) signaling.

PubMed ID: 28873464

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0184285

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 1130
  • Mass: 126606
  • Checksum: B53712888B7FE3B6
  • Sequence:
  • MAAAGQLCLL YLSAGLLSRL GAAFNLDTRE DNVIRKYGDP GSLFGFSLAM HWQLQPEDKR 
    LLLVGAPRAE ALPLQRANRT GGLYSCDITA RGPCTRIEFD NDADPTSESK EDQWMGVTVQ 
    SQGPGGKVVT CAHRYEKRQH VNTKQESRDI FGRCYVLSQN LRIEDDMDGG DWSFCDGRLR 
    GHEKFGSCQQ GVAATFTKDF HYIVFGAPGT YNWKGIVRVE QKNNTFFDMN IFEDGPYEVG 
    GETEHDESLV PVPANSYLGL LFLTSVSYTD PDQFVYKTRP PREQPDTFPD VMMNSYLGFS 
    LDSGKGIVSK DEITFVSGAP RANHSGAVVL LKRDMKSAHL LPEHIFDGEG LASSFGYDVA 
    VVDLNKDGWQ DIVIGAPQYF DRDGEVGGAV YVYMNQQGRW NNVKPIRLNG TKDSMFGIAV 
    KNIGDINQDG YPDIAVGAPY DDLGKVFIYH GSANGINTKP TQVLKGISPY FGYSIAGNMD 
    LDRNSYPDVA VGSLSDSVTI FRSRPVINIQ KTITVTPNRI DLRQKTACGA PSGICLQVKS 
    CFEYTANPAG YNPSISIVGT LEAEKERRKS GLSSRVQFRN QGSEPKYTQE LTLKRQKQKV 
    CMEETLWLQD NIRDKLRPIP ITASVEIQEP SSRRRVNSLP EVLPILNSDE PKTAHIDVHF 
    LKEGCGDDNV CNSNLKLEYK FCTREGNQDK FSYLPIQKGV PELVLKDQKD IALEITVTNS 
    PSNPRNPTKD GDDAHEAKLI ATFPDTLTYS AYRELRAFPE KQLSCVANQN GSQADCELGN 
    PFKRNSNVTF YLVLSTTEVT FDTPDLDINL KLETTSNQDN LAPITAKAKV VIELLLSVSG 
    VAKPSQVYFG GTVVGEQAMK SEDEVGSLIE YEFRVINLGK PLTNLGTATL NIQWPKEISN 
    GKWLLYLVKV ESKGLEKVTC EPQKEINSLN LTESHNSRKK REITEKQIDD NRKFSLFAER 
    KYQTLNCSVN VNCVNIRCPL RGLDSKASLI LRSRLWNSTF LEEYSKLNYL DILMRAFIDV 
    TAAAENIRLP NAGTQVRVTV FPSKTVAQYS GVPWWIILVA ILAGILMLAL LVFILWKCGF 
    FKRSRYDDSV PRYHAVRIRK EEREIKDEKY IDNLEKKQWI TKWNENESYS