Details for: RHOB

Gene ID: 388

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: RHOB

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000143878

Description: ras homolog family member B

Selected Context(s):  Overall

Cell Significance Landscape

Contexts:

Associated with

Significant Cells

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

  • epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract CL0002632
    CSI 68.6
    rCSI 53.18%
    PRS 13.02
  • colon epithelial cell CL0011108
    CSI 65.68
    rCSI 68.8%
    PRS 12.71
  • CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002396
    CSI 65.57
    rCSI 50.52%
    PRS 12.4
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 50.75
    rCSI 44.63%
    PRS 9.9
  • pulmonary artery endothelial cell CL1001568
    CSI 47.13
    rCSI 64.12%
    PRS 20.81
  • enteric smooth muscle cell CL0002504
    CSI 40.06
    rCSI 57.17%
    PRS 15.4
  • intrahepatic cholangiocyte CL0002538
    CSI 36.09
    rCSI 86.61%
    PRS 24.65
  • perivascular cell CL4033054
    CSI 31.31
    rCSI 42.8%
    PRS 15.49
  • small pre-B-II cell CL0000954
    CSI 30.86
    rCSI 29.68%
    PRS 28.16
  • elicited macrophage CL0000861
    CSI 30.12
    rCSI 27.65%
    PRS 15.66
  • stromal cell of ovary CL0002132
    CSI 28.67
    rCSI 78.78%
    PRS 22.49
  • endothelial cell of artery CL1000413
    CSI 28.6
    rCSI 41.91%
    PRS 58.96
  • microcirculation associated smooth muscle cell CL0008035
    CSI 25.68
    rCSI 74.35%
    PRS 15.49
  • stem cell CL0000034
    CSI 25.62
    rCSI 24.71%
    PRS 9.49
  • double-positive, alpha-beta thymocyte CL0000809
    CSI 23.32
    rCSI 23.76%
    PRS 19.53
  • respiratory suprabasal cell CL4033048
    CSI 22.56
    rCSI 28.93%
    PRS 15.77
  • CD14-positive, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002397
    CSI 21.66
    rCSI 28.38%
    PRS 19.12
  • glandular epithelial cell CL0000150
    CSI 21.35
    rCSI 56.21%
    PRS 26.66
  • fallopian tube secretory epithelial cell CL4030006
    CSI 21.23
    rCSI 20.43%
    PRS 14.15
  • smooth muscle cell CL0000192
    CSI 21.1
    rCSI 50.32%
    PRS 39.73
  • type EC enteroendocrine cell CL0000577
    CSI 21.01
    rCSI 74.57%
    PRS 22.3
  • bronchus fibroblast of lung CL2000093
    CSI 20.7
    rCSI 16.82%
    PRS 14.41
  • pancreatic ductal cell CL0002079
    CSI 19.99
    rCSI 38.87%
    PRS 13.94
  • keratinocyte CL0000312
    CSI 18.94
    rCSI 15.87%
    PRS 16.34
  • alveolar adventitial fibroblast CL4028006
    CSI 18.92
    rCSI 29.87%
    PRS 13.67
  • basal-myoepithelial cell of mammary gland CL0002324
    CSI 16.97
    rCSI 32.08%
    PRS 29.5
  • forebrain radial glial cell CL0013000
    CSI 16.94
    rCSI 54.34%
    PRS 19.92
  • enteroglial cell CL4040002
    CSI 16.76
    rCSI 88.1%
    PRS 24.31
  • memory B cell CL0000787
    CSI 16.74
    rCSI 16.53%
    PRS 50.15
  • ciliated columnar cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002145
    CSI 16.67
    rCSI 38.01%
    PRS 14.22
  • type L enteroendocrine cell CL0002279
    CSI 14.94
    rCSI 28.04%
    PRS 26.88
  • lung pericyte CL0009089
    CSI 14.55
    rCSI 38.39%
    PRS 16.31
  • intestine goblet cell CL0019031
    CSI 14.38
    rCSI 12.76%
    PRS 13.65
  • mammary gland epithelial cell CL0002327
    CSI 14
    rCSI 49.12%
    PRS 24.62
  • P/D1 enteroendocrine cell CL0002268
    CSI 13.72
    rCSI 74.71%
    PRS 33.44
  • group 3 innate lymphoid cell CL0001071
    CSI 13.35
    rCSI 10.03%
    PRS 14.2
  • pulmonary capillary endothelial cell CL4028001
    CSI 13.07
    rCSI 24.93%
    PRS 21.77
  • promonocyte CL0000559
    CSI 12.96
    rCSI 22.2%
    PRS 18.32
  • myofibroblast cell CL0000186
    CSI 12.64
    rCSI 17.5%
    PRS 19.61
  • vasa recta ascending limb cell CL1001131
    CSI 12.51
    rCSI 56.59%
    PRS 47.42
  • capillary endothelial cell CL0002144
    CSI 12.18
    rCSI 22.33%
    PRS 51.22
  • respiratory basal cell CL0002633
    CSI 12.05
    rCSI 12.48%
    PRS 16.03
  • blood vessel endothelial cell CL0000071
    CSI 11.91
    rCSI 24.72%
    PRS 13.63
  • vascular associated smooth muscle cell CL0000359
    CSI 11.82
    rCSI 38.34%
    PRS 16.67
  • skeletal muscle satellite stem cell CL0008011
    CSI 11.71
    rCSI 52.17%
    PRS 37.05
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI 11.68
    rCSI 18.65%
    PRS 14.95
  • epithelial cell CL0000066
    CSI 11.63
    rCSI 17.87%
    PRS 19.35
  • bronchial goblet cell CL1000312
    CSI 11.53
    rCSI 46.08%
    PRS 29.68
  • club cell CL0000158
    CSI 11.41
    rCSI 16.71%
    PRS 15.91
  • lung endothelial cell CL1001567
    CSI 11.3
    rCSI 26.36%
    PRS 32.18
  • endothelial cell of placenta CL0009092
    CSI 11.08
    rCSI 54.62%
    PRS 18.52
  • tissue-resident macrophage CL0000864
    CSI 11.04
    rCSI 51.67%
    PRS 27.75
  • paneth cell of epithelium of small intestine CL1000343
    CSI 11.01
    rCSI 30.84%
    PRS 21.09
  • enteroendocrine cell CL0000164
    CSI 10.92
    rCSI 14.92%
    PRS 15.12
  • lung neuroendocrine cell CL1000223
    CSI 10.86
    rCSI 16.06%
    PRS 15.72
  • stromal cell CL0000499
    CSI 10.6
    rCSI 29.81%
    PRS 19.37
  • alveolar macrophage CL0000583
    CSI 10.59
    rCSI 17.44%
    PRS 15.9
  • foveolar cell of stomach CL0002179
    CSI 10.53
    rCSI 22.42%
    PRS 21.96
  • non-classical monocyte CL0000875
    CSI 10.25
    rCSI 16.43%
    PRS 40.95
  • pancreatic D cell CL0000173
    CSI 10.09
    rCSI 9.93%
    PRS 14.84
  • mucous neck cell CL0000651
    CSI 9.97
    rCSI 14.37%
    PRS 21.86
  • late pro-B cell CL0002048
    CSI 9.88
    rCSI 24.76%
    PRS 39.02
  • goblet cell CL0000160
    CSI 9.8
    rCSI 9.26%
    PRS 14.24
  • nasal mucosa goblet cell CL0002480
    CSI 9.42
    rCSI 10.92%
    PRS 20.15
  • vasa recta descending limb cell CL1001285
    CSI 9.27
    rCSI 74.03%
    PRS 52.45
  • immature B cell CL0000816
    CSI 9.23
    rCSI 6.86%
    PRS 20.21
  • activated CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000896
    CSI 9.06
    rCSI 8.37%
    PRS 24.86
  • fibroblast of breast CL4006000
    CSI 9
    rCSI 37.82%
    PRS 34.56
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 8.93
    rCSI 7.06%
    PRS 9.39
  • mature B cell CL0000785
    CSI 8.87
    rCSI 7.71%
    PRS 16.86
  • pulmonary alveolar type 2 cell CL0002063
    CSI 8.64
    rCSI 13.4%
    PRS 20.75
  • fibroblast of lung CL0002553
    CSI 8.46
    rCSI 7.87%
    PRS 13.67
  • lung ciliated cell CL1000271
    CSI 8.43
    rCSI 9.74%
    PRS 9.99
  • collagen secreting cell CL0000667
    CSI 8.26
    rCSI 47.41%
    PRS 46.18
  • CD4-positive helper T cell CL0000492
    CSI 7.92
    rCSI 5.99%
    PRS 18.85
  • macrophage CL0000235
    CSI 7.81
    rCSI 14.21%
    PRS 50.65
  • endothelial cell of pericentral hepatic sinusoid CL0019022
    CSI 7.69
    rCSI 23.7%
    PRS 20.76
  • tracheobronchial serous cell CL0019001
    CSI 7.59
    rCSI 32.79%
    PRS 25.97
  • alveolar type 1 fibroblast cell CL4028004
    CSI 7.59
    rCSI 8.31%
    PRS 15.59
  • double negative thymocyte CL0002489
    CSI 7.54
    rCSI 5.24%
    PRS 16.04
  • mesenchymal stem cell of adipose tissue CL0002570
    CSI 7.52
    rCSI 41.94%
    PRS 38.01
  • intestinal tuft cell CL0019032
    CSI 7.48
    rCSI 11.43%
    PRS 15.63
  • brush cell CL0002204
    CSI 7.44
    rCSI 14.73%
    PRS 34.88
  • pancreatic acinar cell CL0002064
    CSI 7.37
    rCSI 9.8%
    PRS 14.93
  • CD14-positive, CD16-negative classical monocyte CL0002057
    CSI 7.34
    rCSI 44.4%
    PRS 30.25
  • kidney epithelial cell CL0002518
    CSI 7.31
    rCSI 13.95%
    PRS 31.61
  • adventitial cell CL0002503
    CSI 7.04
    rCSI 16.82%
    PRS 21.19
  • class switched memory B cell CL0000972
    CSI 6.97
    rCSI 5.2%
    PRS 22.97
  • CD8-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell, CD45RO-positive CL0001203
    CSI 6.81
    rCSI 8.26%
    PRS 17.86
  • colonocyte CL1000347
    CSI 6.73
    rCSI 9.64%
    PRS 18.74
  • skin fibroblast CL0002620
    CSI 6.66
    rCSI 5.74%
    PRS 21.95
  • pancreatic A cell CL0000171
    CSI 6.51
    rCSI 6.82%
    PRS 14.59
  • luminal epithelial cell of mammary gland CL0002326
    CSI 6.51
    rCSI 11.82%
    PRS 20.9
  • peptic cell CL0000155
    CSI 6.48
    rCSI 63.73%
    PRS 39.41
  • smooth muscle cell of the pulmonary artery CL0002591
    CSI 6.39
    rCSI 49.01%
    PRS 45.78
  • cerebral cortex GABAergic interneuron CL0010011
    CSI 6.37
    rCSI 18.82%
    PRS 16.67
  • CD8-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell CL0000909
    CSI 6.37
    rCSI 6.65%
    PRS 39.86
  • vein endothelial cell of respiratory system CL4033008
    CSI 6.19
    rCSI 42.52%
    PRS 26.61
  • CD14-positive monocyte CL0001054
    CSI 6.17
    rCSI 7.68%
    PRS 19.23
  • enteroendocrine cell of colon CL0009042
    CSI 6.13
    rCSI 28.73%
    PRS 36.07
  • CD8-positive, alpha-beta cytotoxic T cell CL0000794
    CSI -4.7
    rCSI -5.6%
    PRS 23.7%
  • effector CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0001050
    CSI -2.8
    rCSI -2.2%
    PRS 17.9%
  • L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4023040
    CSI -2.4
    rCSI -5.8%
    PRS 7.8%
  • regular ventricular cardiac myocyte CL0002131
    CSI -2.3
    rCSI -14.1%
    PRS 10.7%
  • immature innate lymphoid cell CL0001082
    CSI -1.8
    rCSI -56.0%
    PRS 86.2%
  • renal principal cell CL0005009
    CSI -1.5
    rCSI -3.8%
    PRS 18.0%
  • corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023013
    CSI -0.7
    rCSI -4.1%
    PRS 8.4%
  • interneuron CL0000099
    CSI -0.5
    rCSI -0.9%
    PRS 10.1%
  • erythrocyte CL0000232
    CSI -0.3
    rCSI -0.7%
    PRS 19.0%
  • corneal epithelial cell CL0000575
    CSI -0.3
    rCSI -0.7%
    PRS 24.1%
  • sst GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023017
    CSI -0.2
    rCSI -0.3%
    PRS 8.4%
  • type B pancreatic cell CL0000169
    CSI -0.1
    rCSI -0.2%
    PRS 12.7%
  • L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023038
    CSI -0.1
    rCSI -0.2%
    PRS 8.6%
  • retinal ganglion cell CL0000740
    CSI 0.1
    rCSI 0.2%
    PRS 9.8%
  • effector memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell, terminally differentiated CL0001062
    CSI 0.1
    rCSI 0.5%
    PRS 17.8%
  • memory T cell CL0000813
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 0.3%
    PRS 30.5%
  • endocardial cell CL0002350
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 17.2%
  • decidual natural killer cell, human CL0002343
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 69.5%
  • serous secreting cell of bronchus submucosal gland CL4033005
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 48.4%
  • endothelial cell of venule CL1000414
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 51.2%
  • myeloid lineage restricted progenitor cell CL0000839
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 1.5%
    PRS 26.7%
  • group 2 innate lymphoid cell CL0001069
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 1.5%
    PRS 45.1%
  • mesenchymal lymphangioblast CL0005021
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 7.9%
    PRS 57.7%
  • endocrine cell CL0000163
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 52.4%
  • chandelier pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023036
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 1.1%
    PRS 9.2%
  • L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023041
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 1.3%
    PRS 7.5%
  • Langerhans cell CL0000453
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 0.6%
    PRS 23.9%
  • enterocyte of epithelium of large intestine CL0002071
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 24.0%
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of colon CL0009043
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 25.0%
  • parietal epithelial cell CL1000452
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 1.1%
    PRS 11.5%
  • tracheal goblet cell CL1000329
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 27.4%
  • activated CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell, human CL0001049
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 0.7%
    PRS 26.9%
  • retinal pigment epithelial cell CL0002586
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 14.6%
  • kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001107
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 1.2%
    PRS 12.8%
  • lung goblet cell CL1000143
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 5.8%
    PRS 43.5%
  • lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023011
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 8.0%
  • primitive red blood cell CL0002355
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 25.4%
  • uterine smooth muscle cell CL0002601
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 66.1%
  • basal cell of epithelium of trachea CL1000348
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 41.0%
  • CD8-positive, CD28-negative, alpha-beta regulatory T cell CL0000920
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 1.2%
    PRS 22.6%
  • regular atrial cardiac myocyte CL0002129
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 14.5%
  • myeloid dendritic cell CL0000782
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 20.2%
  • retinal cone cell CL0000573
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 1.0%
    PRS 10.5%
  • Hofbauer cell CL3000001
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 1.2%
    PRS 17.0%
  • kidney connecting tubule epithelial cell CL1000768
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 10.4%
  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 1.2%
    PRS 10.4%
  • extravillous trophoblast CL0008036
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 12.0%
  • BEST4+ enteroycte CL4030026
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 14.4%
  • paneth cell of colon CL0009009
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 7.2%
    PRS 38.1%
  • Cajal-Retzius cell CL0000695
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 5.7%
    PRS 29.2%
  • activated type II NK T cell CL0000931
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 0.8%
    PRS 21.9%
  • CD4-positive, CD25-positive, alpha-beta regulatory T cell CL0000792
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 0.7%
    PRS 21.5%
  • pre-conventional dendritic cell CL0002010
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 10.1%
    PRS 43.1%
  • kidney loop of Henle thick ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001106
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 6.8%
    PRS 23.8%
  • neuroendocrine cell CL0000165
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 28.1%
  • duct epithelial cell CL0000068
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 1.2%
    PRS 14.4%
  • kidney distal convoluted tubule epithelial cell CL1000849
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 8.9%
    PRS 18.7%
  • B-1 B cell CL0000819
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 21.9%
    PRS 59.3%
  • OFF-bipolar cell CL0000750
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 1.2%
    PRS 22.1%
  • differentiation-committed oligodendrocyte precursor CL4023059
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 11.1%
  • adipocyte CL0000136
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 1.2%
    PRS 13.5%
  • retina horizontal cell CL0000745
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 1.5%
    PRS 12.8%
  • pancreatic epsilon cell CL0005019
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 4.6%
    PRS 32.2%
  • prostate gland microvascular endothelial cell CL2000059
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 23.8%
    PRS 45.1%
  • astrocyte of the cerebral cortex CL0002605
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 8.4%
  • acinar cell of salivary gland CL0002623
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 23.4%
    PRS 24.7%
  • megakaryocyte progenitor cell CL0000553
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 18.5%
    PRS 39.1%
  • Merkel cell CL0000242
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 23.7%
    PRS 74.2%
  • pancreatic stellate cell CL0002410
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 6.0%
    PRS 20.5%
  • follicular B cell CL0000843
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 48.5%
  • pulmonary ionocyte CL0017000
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 1.3%
    PRS 17.2%
  • caudal ganglionic eminence derived cortical interneuron CL4023064
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 8.0%
  • stratified epithelial cell CL0000079
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 6.7%
    PRS 50.6%
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 12.7%
  • megakaryocyte CL0000556
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 4.8%
    PRS 24.4%
  • dendritic cell, human CL0001056
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 16.0%
  • respiratory hillock cell CL4030023
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 23.1%
  • basophil mast progenitor cell CL0002028
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 6.3%
    PRS 48.6%
  • transit amplifying cell of colon CL0009011
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 1.4%
    PRS 16.0%
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 12.7%
  • early lymphoid progenitor CL0000936
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 1.1%
    PRS 15.4%
  • kidney interstitial cell CL1000500
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 19.9%
    PRS 64.3%
  • airway submucosal gland duct basal cell CL4033024
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 7.8%
    PRS 39.3%
  • neuroplacodal cell CL0000032
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 11.6%
    PRS 38.4%
  • pancreatic PP cell CL0002275
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 5.0%
    PRS 24.0%
  • basal cell of prostate epithelium CL0002341
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 3.7%
    PRS 30.2%
  • mesenchymal cell CL0008019
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 13.9%
  • Mueller cell CL0000636
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 12.0%
  • lung secretory cell CL1000272
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 12.6%
  • hair follicular keratinocyte CL2000092
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 24.6%
    PRS 51.7%
  • luminal cell of prostate epithelium CL0002340
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 7.8%
    PRS 24.5%
  • effector memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000913
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 1.3%
    PRS 20.6%
  • erythroblast CL0000765
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 3.9%
    PRS 22.4%
  • renal alpha-intercalated cell CL0005011
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 18.1%
  • mesenchymal stem cell CL0000134
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 17.0%
    PRS 24.6%
  • common lymphoid progenitor CL0000051
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 26.1%
  • paneth cell CL0000510
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 21.5%
  • endothelial cell of vascular tree CL0002139
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 8.8%
    PRS 23.0%
  • interstitial cell of Cajal CL0002088
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 15.9%
  • contractile cell CL0000183
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 5.0%
    PRS 10.8%

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 [RHOB](/details-gene/388) (Ras Homolog Family Member B) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 2p24.1 that encodes a member of the Rho family of small GTP-binding proteins. As a molecular switch cycling between active GTP-bound and inactive GDP-bound states, [RHOB](/details-gene/388) is a key regulator of intracellular signaling pathways. It is centrally involved in processes such as `Actin filament organization` ([GO:0007015](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0007015)), `Regulation of cell migration` ([GO:0030334](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0030334)), and the `Apoptotic process` ([GO:0006915](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0006915)). Expression data indicates that [RHOB](/details-gene/388) is a highly significant gene in various epithelial and endothelial cell types, including [epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract](/details-cell/CL0002632) and [pulmonary artery endothelial cell](/details-cell/CL1001568), suggesting a critical role in barrier function, angiogenesis, and tissue homeostasis. Its association with Mendelian disease is documented ([OMIM:165370](https://omim.org/entry/165370)). ## Cellular Roles and Expression Landscape **Overall**, the expression profile of [RHOB](/details-gene/388) highlights its prominent role in epithelial, endothelial, and specific immune and stromal cell populations. The gene shows its highest significance in mucosal barrier cells, such as [epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract](/details-cell/CL0002632) and [colon epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL0011108), suggesting a key function in maintaining the integrity and dynamic regulation of these tissues. A strong signal is also observed in vascular and associated cells, including [pulmonary artery endothelial cell](/details-cell/CL1001568), [enteric smooth muscle cell](/details-cell/CL0002504), and [perivascular cell](/details-cell/CL4033054), consistent with its established role in angiogenesis and vascular signaling. Furthermore, [RHOB](/details-gene/388) displays notable significance in [CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte](/details-cell/CL0002396), a subset of non-classical monocytes known for their patrolling behavior along the endothelium. This suggests [RHOB](/details-gene/388) may regulate the cytoskeletal dynamics required for this specialized function. Conversely, [RHOB](/details-gene/388) expression is markedly low or absent in several distinct lineages, underscoring its functional specificity. It is not a significant marker in terminally differentiated hematopoietic cells like [CD8-positive, alpha-beta cytotoxic T cell](/details-cell/CL0000794) and [erythrocyte](/details-cell/CL0000232). Notably, its expression is minimal across various neuronal subtypes, including [L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron](/details-cell/CL4023040) and [interneuron](/details-cell/CL0000099), as well as in [regular ventricular cardiac myocyte](/details-cell/CL0002131), indicating a primary role outside of the nervous system and cardiac muscle contraction. ## Pathways and Molecular Function [RHOB](/details-gene/388) functions as a canonical small GTPase, exerting its effects through the `Rho gtpase cycle` ([R-HSA-9012999](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-9012999)). Its fundamental molecular functions include `Gtp binding` ([GO:0005525](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005525)) and `Gtpase activity` ([GO:0003924](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0003924)), which allow it to act as a transducer in `Signal transduction` ([R-HSA-162582](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-162582)). This activity is integral to `Rho protein signal transduction` ([GO:0007266](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0007266)), impacting numerous downstream cellular processes. A primary role of [RHOB](/details-gene/388) is the regulation of the actin cytoskeleton, as reflected by its annotation for `Actin filament organization` ([GO:0007015](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0007015)) and its involvement in pathways like `Rho gtpases activate formins` ([R-HSA-5663220](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-5663220)). This function is critical for `Cell adhesion` ([GO:0007155](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0007155)), `Regulation of cell migration` ([GO:0030334](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0030334)), and `Mitotic cytokinesis` ([GO:0000281](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0000281)). Its strong expression in endothelial cells is consistent with its participation in `Angiogenesis` ([GO:0001525](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0001525)) and `Endothelial tube morphogenesis` ([GO:0061154](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0061154)). Beyond cytoskeletal control, [RHOB](/details-gene/388) is implicated in intracellular trafficking and cell fate decisions. It localizes to endosomal membranes and is involved in `Endosome to lysosome transport` ([GO:0008333](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0008333)). Studies have shown it regulates the trafficking of the EGF receptor, a process that can be disrupted by farnesyltransferase inhibitors ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1242/jcs.01193), [Link](https://doi.org/10.1016/s0960-9822(99)80422-9)). Furthermore, it plays a regulatory role in cell survival and proliferation through its involvement in the `Apoptotic process` ([GO:0006915](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0006915)) and `Negative regulation of cell cycle` ([GO:0045786](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0045786)). ## Research Directions The expression pattern and functional annotations of [RHOB](/details-gene/388) suggest several avenues for future investigation. **Proposed Hypotheses:** 1. Given its high significance in [epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract](/details-cell/CL0002632) and [colon epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL0011108), combined with its role in actin organization and cell adhesion, we hypothesize that [RHOB](/details-gene/388) is a critical regulator of mucosal barrier integrity. Its dysregulation may contribute to increased permeability and inflammation in diseases like asthma or inflammatory bowel disease. 2. The high expression of [RHOB](/details-gene/388) in [CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte](/details-cell/CL0002396) suggests a specific function in this patrolling immune cell subset. We hypothesize that [RHOB](/details-gene/388) is essential for the cytoskeletal rearrangements that mediate their unique ability to crawl along and survey the endothelial surface. 3. Based on its established role in `Angiogenesis` ([GO:0001525](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0001525)) and its high expression in [pulmonary artery endothelial cell](/details-cell/CL1001568), we hypothesize that [RHOB](/details-gene/388) is a key mediator of endothelial cell response to hypoxic or inflammatory stimuli in the pulmonary vasculature, and its aberrant activity could be a factor in the pathogenesis of pulmonary arterial hypertension. **Key Experimental Approach:** To test the hypothesis that [RHOB](/details-gene/388) is critical for mucosal barrier function (Hypothesis 1), a robust experimental model would involve human intestinal or airway organoids. Using CRISPR-Cas9, [RHOB](/details-gene/388) could be knocked out in these 3D culture systems. The functional consequence on barrier integrity would be assessed by measuring transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) and paracellular flux of fluorescently labeled dextran. Changes in cell-cell junctions and cytoskeletal architecture could be visualized and quantified using immunofluorescence microscopy for key junctional proteins (e.g., ZO-1, E-cadherin) and F-actin. **Therapeutic Potential:** As a signaling GTPase involved in cell migration, angiogenesis, and cell cycle regulation, [RHOB](/details-gene/388) represents a potential therapeutic target, particularly in oncology. Its role in processes that facilitate tumor growth and metastasis makes it a candidate for inhibition. Small molecule inhibitors that lock [RHOB](/details-gene/388) in an inactive GDP-bound state or prevent its interaction with downstream effectors could be explored. Given that farnesyltransferase inhibitors have been shown to modulate its activity ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1242/jcs.01193)), targeting post-translational modifications of [RHOB](/details-gene/388) may be a viable strategy to impair its function in cancers where it is overactive, such as those derived from epithelial tissues where its expression is naturally high.

Genular Protein ID: 2177450017

Symbol: RHOB_HUMAN

Name: Rho-related GTP-binding protein RhoB

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Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 3283705

Title: Coding sequence of human rho cDNAs clone 6 and clone 9.

PubMed ID: 3283705

DOI: 10.1093/nar/16.6.2717

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: 3888408

Title: A novel ras-related gene family.

PubMed ID: 3888408

DOI: 10.1016/0092-8674(85)90058-3

PubMed ID: 9478917

Title: PRK1 is targeted to endosomes by the small GTPase, RhoB.

PubMed ID: 9478917

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.273.9.4811

PubMed ID: 10508588

Title: Regulation of epidermal growth factor receptor traffic by the small GTPase rhoB.

PubMed ID: 10508588

DOI: 10.1016/s0960-9822(99)80422-9

PubMed ID: 15226397

Title: Farnesyltransferase inhibitors disrupt EGF receptor traffic through modulation of the RhoB GTPase.

PubMed ID: 15226397

DOI: 10.1242/jcs.01193

PubMed ID: 7537292

Title: Ultrastructural localization of ras-related proteins using epitope-tagged plasmids.

PubMed ID: 7537292

DOI: 10.1177/43.5.7537292

PubMed ID: 1400319

Title: Post-translational modifications of p21rho proteins.

PubMed ID: 1400319

DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9258(19)88661-1

PubMed ID: 7713879

Title: CAAX geranylgeranyl transferase transfers farnesyl as efficiently as geranylgeranyl to RhoB.

PubMed ID: 7713879

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.270.14.7864

PubMed ID: 11546812

Title: AKAP-Lbc anchors protein kinase A and nucleates Galpha 12-selective Rho-mediated stress fiber formation.

PubMed ID: 11546812

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m106629200

PubMed ID: 12221096

Title: XPLN, a guanine nucleotide exchange factor for RhoA and RhoB, but not RhoC.

PubMed ID: 12221096

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m207401200

PubMed ID: 16236794

Title: Dissecting the role of Rho-mediated signaling in contractile ring formation.

PubMed ID: 16236794

DOI: 10.1091/mbc.e05-06-0569

PubMed ID: 21269460

Title: Initial characterization of the human central proteome.

PubMed ID: 21269460

DOI: 10.1186/1752-0509-5-17

PubMed ID: 21373644

Title: The nuclear guanine nucleotide exchange factors Ect2 and Net1 regulate RhoB-mediated cell death after DNA damage.

PubMed ID: 21373644

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0017108

PubMed ID: 24141704

Title: A bacterial toxin catalyzing tyrosine glycosylation of Rho and deamidation of Gq and Gi proteins.

PubMed ID: 24141704

DOI: 10.1038/nsmb.2688

PubMed ID: 24905543

Title: Haemorrhagic toxin and lethal toxin from Clostridium sordellii strain vpi9048: molecular characterization and comparative analysis of substrate specificity of the large clostridial glucosylating toxins.

PubMed ID: 24905543

DOI: 10.1111/cmi.12321

PubMed ID: 27807006

Title: RHO binding to FAM65A regulates Golgi reorientation during cell migration.

PubMed ID: 27807006

DOI: 10.1242/jcs.198614

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 196
  • Mass: 22123
  • Checksum: CCE6FD53AE00CD83
  • Sequence:
  • MAAIRKKLVV VGDGACGKTC LLIVFSKDEF PEVYVPTVFE NYVADIEVDG KQVELALWDT 
    AGQEDYDRLR PLSYPDTDVI LMCFSVDSPD SLENIPEKWV PEVKHFCPNV PIILVANKKD 
    LRSDEHVRTE LARMKQEPVR TDDGRAMAVR IQAYDYLECS AKTKEGVREV FETATRAALQ 
    KRYGSQNGCI NCCKVL