Details for: MARCKS

Gene ID: 4082

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: MARCKS

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000277443

Description: myristoylated alanine rich protein kinase C substrate

Selected Context(s):  Overall

Cell Significance Landscape

Contexts:

Associated with

Significant Cells

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

  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 103
    rCSI 81.41%
    PRS 3.65
  • neuroblast (sensu Nematoda and Protostomia) CL0000338
    CSI 70.84
    rCSI 81.81%
    PRS 4.79
  • CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002396
    CSI 68.77
    rCSI 52.99%
    PRS 4.77
  • neuroblast (sensu Vertebrata) CL0000031
    CSI 61.54
    rCSI 78.98%
    PRS 5.23
  • glioblast CL0000030
    CSI 55.68
    rCSI 88.82%
    PRS 4.62
  • radial glial cell CL0000681
    CSI 54.64
    rCSI 75.9%
    PRS 5.56
  • pancreatic A cell CL0000171
    CSI 49.18
    rCSI 51.52%
    PRS 5.67
  • mesodermal cell CL0000222
    CSI 46.3
    rCSI 55.58%
    PRS 5.28
  • lung ciliated cell CL1000271
    CSI 41.2
    rCSI 47.64%
    PRS 3.84
  • differentiation-committed oligodendrocyte precursor CL4023059
    CSI 40.27
    rCSI 73.17%
    PRS 5.08
  • Hofbauer cell CL3000001
    CSI 38.99
    rCSI 73.61%
    PRS 6.58
  • transit amplifying cell of colon CL0009011
    CSI 37.8
    rCSI 44.39%
    PRS 6.4
  • colon epithelial cell CL0011108
    CSI 36.7
    rCSI 38.44%
    PRS 4.93
  • pancreatic acinar cell CL0002064
    CSI 36.38
    rCSI 48.36%
    PRS 5.78
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 35.91
    rCSI 31.58%
    PRS 3.82
  • dendritic cell, human CL0001056
    CSI 33.45
    rCSI 51.38%
    PRS 6.14
  • perivascular cell CL4033054
    CSI 32.51
    rCSI 44.45%
    PRS 6.01
  • stem cell CL0000034
    CSI 30.18
    rCSI 29.1%
    PRS 2.99
  • fibroblast of lung CL0002553
    CSI 29.11
    rCSI 27.09%
    PRS 5.32
  • enteric smooth muscle cell CL0002504
    CSI 27.31
    rCSI 38.97%
    PRS 6.02
  • macroglial cell CL0000126
    CSI 26.7
    rCSI 68.63%
    PRS 9.11
  • pancreatic ductal cell CL0002079
    CSI 26.06
    rCSI 50.68%
    PRS 5.4
  • mucous neck cell CL0000651
    CSI 25.5
    rCSI 36.75%
    PRS 8.58
  • pancreatic D cell CL0000173
    CSI 25.43
    rCSI 25.02%
    PRS 5.77
  • keratinocyte CL0000312
    CSI 24.99
    rCSI 20.95%
    PRS 6.36
  • colon goblet cell CL0009039
    CSI 24.61
    rCSI 58.49%
    PRS 8.06
  • enteroendocrine cell CL0000164
    CSI 23.86
    rCSI 32.6%
    PRS 5.85
  • myeloid leukocyte CL0000766
    CSI 23.81
    rCSI 21.97%
    PRS 5.35
  • intestine goblet cell CL0019031
    CSI 23.65
    rCSI 21%
    PRS 5.3
  • foveolar cell of stomach CL0002179
    CSI 23.33
    rCSI 49.65%
    PRS 8.6
  • choroid plexus epithelial cell CL0000706
    CSI 23.28
    rCSI 38.12%
    PRS 4.14
  • multi-ciliated epithelial cell CL0005012
    CSI 22.97
    rCSI 22.93%
    PRS 4.52
  • elicited macrophage CL0000861
    CSI 21.99
    rCSI 20.19%
    PRS 6.02
  • interstitial cell of Cajal CL0002088
    CSI 21.74
    rCSI 27.67%
    PRS 6.17
  • alternatively activated macrophage CL0000890
    CSI 21.13
    rCSI 26.56%
    PRS 8.14
  • interneuron CL0000099
    CSI 20.26
    rCSI 40.68%
    PRS 3.96
  • macrophage CL0000235
    CSI 19.6
    rCSI 35.67%
    PRS 25.32
  • intermediate monocyte CL0002393
    CSI 18.77
    rCSI 28.32%
    PRS 5.19
  • enteroendocrine cell of small intestine CL0009006
    CSI 17.68
    rCSI 38.93%
    PRS 8.25
  • stromal cell of ovary CL0002132
    CSI 17.61
    rCSI 48.38%
    PRS 8.85
  • Kupffer cell CL0000091
    CSI 17.09
    rCSI 39.08%
    PRS 5.13
  • enterocyte CL0000584
    CSI 17.07
    rCSI 27.52%
    PRS 8.6
  • basal cell of prostate epithelium CL0002341
    CSI 17.06
    rCSI 49.35%
    PRS 11.97
  • respiratory suprabasal cell CL4033048
    CSI 16.69
    rCSI 21.41%
    PRS 6.11
  • endothelial cell of placenta CL0009092
    CSI 16.58
    rCSI 81.73%
    PRS 7.16
  • secretory cell CL0000151
    CSI 16.37
    rCSI 17.08%
    PRS 5.41
  • epithelial cell CL0000066
    CSI 16.04
    rCSI 24.65%
    PRS 7.65
  • memory B cell CL0000787
    CSI 15.95
    rCSI 15.75%
    PRS 23.01
  • lung endothelial cell CL1001567
    CSI 15.78
    rCSI 36.8%
    PRS 13.93
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine CL0009017
    CSI 15.74
    rCSI 42.42%
    PRS 6.89
  • fallopian tube secretory epithelial cell CL4030006
    CSI 15.2
    rCSI 14.64%
    PRS 5.48
  • colon macrophage CL0009038
    CSI 15.1
    rCSI 69.77%
    PRS 11.55
  • endothelial cell of lymphatic vessel CL0002138
    CSI 14.99
    rCSI 29.71%
    PRS 16.89
  • midbrain dopaminergic neuron CL2000097
    CSI 14.92
    rCSI 95.58%
    PRS 9.35
  • enteroglial cell CL4040002
    CSI 14.72
    rCSI 77.38%
    PRS 12.4
  • goblet cell CL0000160
    CSI 14.61
    rCSI 13.81%
    PRS 5.52
  • myofibroblast cell CL0000186
    CSI 14.04
    rCSI 19.44%
    PRS 7.62
  • oligodendrocyte precursor cell CL0002453
    CSI 13.96
    rCSI 30.72%
    PRS 1.93
  • mesenchymal cell CL0008019
    CSI 13.9
    rCSI 35.3%
    PRS 5.41
  • unswitched memory B cell CL0000970
    CSI 13.88
    rCSI 11.67%
    PRS 8.88
  • melanocyte CL0000148
    CSI 13.85
    rCSI 10.26%
    PRS 4.92
  • pancreatic PP cell CL0002275
    CSI 13.41
    rCSI 53.38%
    PRS 9.48
  • plasmablast CL0000980
    CSI 13.02
    rCSI 10.24%
    PRS 6.3
  • dendritic cell CL0000451
    CSI 12.92
    rCSI 15.92%
    PRS 17.82
  • kidney interstitial alternatively activated macrophage CL1000695
    CSI 12.85
    rCSI 33.51%
    PRS 6.04
  • hepatic stellate cell CL0000632
    CSI 12.82
    rCSI 48.01%
    PRS 4.57
  • mammary gland epithelial cell CL0002327
    CSI 12.69
    rCSI 44.53%
    PRS 9.64
  • deuterosomal cell CL4033044
    CSI 12.51
    rCSI 42.29%
    PRS 9.12
  • pulmonary capillary endothelial cell CL4028001
    CSI 12.42
    rCSI 23.69%
    PRS 8.49
  • transit amplifying cell of small intestine CL0009012
    CSI 11.84
    rCSI 51.96%
    PRS 10.2
  • M cell of gut CL0000682
    CSI 11.67
    rCSI 12.4%
    PRS 9.46
  • pancreatic stellate cell CL0002410
    CSI 11.22
    rCSI 65.28%
    PRS 7.95
  • paneth cell CL0000510
    CSI 11.22
    rCSI 16.56%
    PRS 8.37
  • retinal ganglion cell CL0000740
    CSI 11.19
    rCSI 24.71%
    PRS 3.82
  • skin fibroblast CL0002620
    CSI 11.07
    rCSI 9.54%
    PRS 8.76
  • ciliated columnar cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002145
    CSI 11.01
    rCSI 25.1%
    PRS 5.53
  • stromal cell CL0000499
    CSI 11
    rCSI 30.93%
    PRS 7.77
  • monocyte CL0000576
    CSI 10.96
    rCSI 19.81%
    PRS 15.17
  • mature NK T cell CL0000814
    CSI 10.8
    rCSI 13.82%
    PRS 24.31
  • mononuclear phagocyte CL0000113
    CSI 10.8
    rCSI 23.77%
    PRS 5.79
  • ciliated cell CL0000064
    CSI 10.71
    rCSI 17.35%
    PRS 5.37
  • CD14-positive monocyte CL0001054
    CSI 10.41
    rCSI 12.96%
    PRS 7.68
  • bronchus fibroblast of lung CL2000093
    CSI 10.07
    rCSI 8.18%
    PRS 5.62
  • transit amplifying cell CL0009010
    CSI 10.02
    rCSI 15.32%
    PRS 8.66
  • endothelial cell of artery CL1000413
    CSI 9.96
    rCSI 14.59%
    PRS 31.12
  • precursor B cell CL0000817
    CSI 9.9
    rCSI 8.67%
    PRS 7.13
  • promonocyte CL0000559
    CSI 9.89
    rCSI 16.95%
    PRS 7.07
  • microcirculation associated smooth muscle cell CL0008035
    CSI 9.76
    rCSI 28.26%
    PRS 5.99
  • blood vessel endothelial cell CL0000071
    CSI 9.71
    rCSI 20.15%
    PRS 5.25
  • epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract CL0002632
    CSI 9.57
    rCSI 7.42%
    PRS 5.01
  • endothelial cell of pericentral hepatic sinusoid CL0019022
    CSI 9.55
    rCSI 29.42%
    PRS 10.41
  • Langerhans cell CL0000453
    CSI 9.24
    rCSI 14.11%
    PRS 9.29
  • CD14-positive, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002397
    CSI 9.05
    rCSI 11.86%
    PRS 7.41
  • paneth cell of epithelium of small intestine CL1000343
    CSI 8.99
    rCSI 25.21%
    PRS 8.34
  • glial cell CL0000125
    CSI 8.92
    rCSI 33.96%
    PRS 5.74
  • squamous epithelial cell CL0000076
    CSI 8.91
    rCSI 21.14%
    PRS 7.05
  • lung neuroendocrine cell CL1000223
    CSI 8.9
    rCSI 13.16%
    PRS 6.08
  • cardiac endothelial cell CL0010008
    CSI 8.89
    rCSI 35.87%
    PRS 5.6
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 8.89
    rCSI 13.58%
    PRS 5.29
  • lung macrophage CL1001603
    CSI 8.81
    rCSI 19.68%
    PRS 5.97
  • tracheobronchial smooth muscle cell CL0019019
    CSI -22.2
    rCSI -39.1%
    PRS 7.0%
  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI -5.8
    rCSI -10.1%
    PRS 4.1%
  • renal alpha-intercalated cell CL0005011
    CSI -4.9
    rCSI -6.5%
    PRS 7.2%
  • astrocyte of the cerebral cortex CL0002605
    CSI -3.0
    rCSI -6.8%
    PRS 3.3%
  • exhausted T cell CL0011025
    CSI -1.9
    rCSI -31.5%
    PRS 26.8%
  • L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023038
    CSI -1.6
    rCSI -4.9%
    PRS 3.4%
  • corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023013
    CSI -1.1
    rCSI -6.4%
    PRS 3.4%
  • kidney connecting tubule epithelial cell CL1000768
    CSI -1.1
    rCSI -2.7%
    PRS 4.2%
  • B-1 B cell CL0000819
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 30.7%
  • osteoblast CL0000062
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 4.2%
    PRS 44.3%
  • L2/3 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030059
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 0.4%
    PRS 2.6%
  • bronchiolar smooth muscle cell CL4033017
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 17.8%
  • lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023011
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 0.7%
    PRS 3.2%
  • erythroblast CL0000765
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 1.3%
    PRS 9.0%
  • basal cell of epidermis CL0002187
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 7.0%
  • myelocyte CL0002193
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 18.3%
  • L4 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030063
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 1.2%
    PRS 2.9%
  • acinar cell of salivary gland CL0002623
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 12.1%
    PRS 8.0%
  • endothelial cell of venule CL1000414
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 4.8%
    PRS 30.9%
  • myeloid dendritic cell, human CL0001057
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 17.1%
  • H2 horizontal cell CL0004218
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 7.6%
  • diffuse bipolar 3a cell CL4033029
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 7.8%
  • pulmonary alveolar type 1 cell CL0002062
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 7.9%
  • starburst amacrine cell CL0004232
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 5.4%
    PRS 7.5%
  • parietal epithelial cell CL1000452
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 5.3%
  • placental villous trophoblast CL2000060
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 1.1%
    PRS 5.0%
  • epithelial cell of esophagus CL0002252
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 7.3%
    PRS 21.5%
  • epithelial cell of proximal tubule CL0002306
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 5.4%
  • colonocyte CL1000347
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 1.1%
    PRS 7.4%
  • OFF midget ganglion cell CL4033047
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 17.2%
    PRS 5.6%
  • caudal ganglionic eminence derived cortical interneuron CL4023064
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 3.2%
  • ON midget ganglion cell CL4033046
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 18.7%
    PRS 5.1%
  • thymocyte CL0000893
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 17.2%
  • epithelial cell of nephron CL1000449
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 9.6%
    PRS 23.7%
  • diffuse bipolar 1 cell CL4033027
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 7.7%
    PRS 6.5%
  • diffuse bipolar 3b cell CL4033030
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 7.3%
    PRS 7.9%
  • blood vessel smooth muscle cell CL0019018
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 9.0%
    PRS 5.6%
  • endocardial cell CL0002350
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 5.4%
    PRS 8.4%
  • tracheal goblet cell CL1000329
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 10.9%
  • fraction A pre-pro B cell CL0002045
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 1.3%
    PRS 11.0%
  • diffuse bipolar 2 cell CL4033028
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 9.4%
    PRS 7.7%
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 5.9%
  • muscle cell CL0000187
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 12.9%
  • tissue-resident macrophage CL0000864
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 6.7%
    PRS 14.3%
  • fibroblast of breast CL4006000
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 6.0%
    PRS 14.6%
  • renal beta-intercalated cell CL0002201
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 6.9%
  • ON parasol ganglion cell CL4033052
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 21.0%
    PRS 4.2%
  • myeloid lineage restricted progenitor cell CL0000839
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 7.8%
    PRS 10.6%
  • invaginating midget bipolar cell CL4033034
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 9.2%
    PRS 8.1%
  • vasa recta ascending limb cell CL1001131
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 7.4%
    PRS 23.9%
  • central nervous system neuron CL2000029
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 12.2%
    PRS 2.6%
  • basal cell of epithelium of trachea CL1000348
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 11.8%
    PRS 17.2%
  • cardiac neuron CL0010022
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 5.5%
    PRS 3.9%
  • lung goblet cell CL1000143
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 19.5%
    PRS 18.3%
  • chondrocyte CL0000138
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 4.8%
  • duct epithelial cell CL0000068
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 5.6%
  • adipocyte CL0000136
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 6.4%
  • smooth muscle cell of prostate CL1000487
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 11.6%
    PRS 28.6%
  • uterine smooth muscle cell CL0002601
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 13.1%
    PRS 38.7%
  • mesenchymal lymphangioblast CL0005021
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 52.6%
    PRS 28.7%
  • flat midget bipolar cell CL4033033
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 14.6%
    PRS 7.1%
  • near-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023012
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 7.8%
    PRS 3.3%
  • GABAergic neuron CL0000617
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 7.0%
    PRS 4.4%
  • pancreatic epsilon cell CL0005019
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 9.8%
    PRS 13.3%
  • common dendritic progenitor CL0001029
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 6.7%
  • cerebellar granule cell CL0001031
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 3.2%
    PRS 5.3%
  • innate lymphoid cell CL0001065
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 4.5%
    PRS 8.6%
  • syncytiotrophoblast cell CL0000525
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 6.4%
    PRS 10.8%
  • OFF-bipolar cell CL0000750
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 9.3%
  • diffuse bipolar 6 cell CL4033032
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 11.7%
    PRS 9.4%
  • cone retinal bipolar cell CL0000752
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 29.3%
    PRS 29.9%
  • kidney interstitial cell CL1000500
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 37.3%
    PRS 48.1%
  • respiratory epithelial cell CL0002368
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 14.4%
    PRS 17.9%
  • mesenchymal stem cell of adipose tissue CL0002570
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 13.2%
    PRS 19.6%
  • L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4023040
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 5.8%
    PRS 3.1%
  • lung microvascular endothelial cell CL2000016
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 46.0%
    PRS 19.2%
  • adventitial cell CL0002503
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 5.7%
    PRS 8.5%
  • corneal epithelial cell CL0000575
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 7.1%
    PRS 10.3%
  • alveolar adventitial fibroblast CL4028006
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 5.3%
  • type L enteroendocrine cell CL0002279
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 5.0%
    PRS 10.6%
  • retinal cone cell CL0000573
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 4.4%
    PRS 4.1%
  • enterocyte of epithelium of small intestine CL1000334
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 42.4%
    PRS 13.8%
  • intestinal tuft cell CL0019032
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 4.4%
    PRS 6.1%
  • retinal bipolar neuron CL0000748
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 5.4%
    PRS 4.0%
  • kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001107
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 7.4%
    PRS 5.0%
  • large pre-B-II cell CL0000957
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 8.2%
    PRS 9.4%
  • hair follicular keratinocyte CL2000092
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 50.2%
    PRS 22.4%
  • odontoblast CL0000060
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 65.5%
    PRS 29.8%
  • paneth cell of colon CL0009009
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 28.6%
    PRS 16.3%
  • basal-myoepithelial cell of mammary gland CL0002324
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 11.9%
  • acinar cell CL0000622
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 4.4%
    PRS 6.9%
  • prostate gland microvascular endothelial cell CL2000059
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 72.5%
    PRS 19.9%
  • pulmonary artery endothelial cell CL1001568
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 4.2%
    PRS 8.1%
  • alveolar macrophage CL0000583
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 6.2%
  • professional antigen presenting cell CL0000145
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 10.9%
    PRS 23.6%
  • OFFx cell CL4033036
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 14.8%
    PRS 7.6%
  • chandelier pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023036
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 10.1%
    PRS 3.7%
  • mature B cell CL0000785
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 2.8%
    PRS 6.5%
  • megakaryocyte-erythroid progenitor cell CL0000050
    CSI 3.3
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 4.7%
  • neuroendocrine cell CL0000165
    CSI 3.3
    rCSI 12.8%
    PRS 11.5%

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 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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This section provides additional information about the gene, including a description generated by an AI language model and details about associated proteins.

## Summary Myristoylated Alanine Rich Protein Kinase C Substrate, or [MARCKS](/details-gene/4082), is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 6q21. It encodes a major substrate for protein kinase C (PKC) that plays a fundamental role in regulating the actin cytoskeleton. As an actin filament-binding protein, [MARCKS](/details-gene/4082) is involved in processes such as cell motility, membrane trafficking, and mitogenesis. Its function is regulated by phosphorylation via PKC and its reversible binding to the plasma membrane ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1038/351320a0)). **Overall**, expression data reveals its highest significance in developing neural cells, including [neural crest cell](/details-cell/CL0011012) and [neuroblast (sensu Vertebrata)](/details-cell/CL0000031), suggesting a critical role in neurogenesis. It also shows notable expression in specific immune and epithelial cell populations, indicating diverse physiological functions. ## Cellular Roles and Expression Landscape The expression profile of [MARCKS](/details-gene/4082) highlights its importance in cellular development and specialized cell functions. **Overall**, its most significant expression is observed in progenitor cells of the nervous system, including [neural crest cell](/details-cell/CL0011012) (CSI: 103.00), [neuroblast (sensu Nematoda and Protostomia)](/details-cell/CL0000338) (CSI: 70.84), [neuroblast (sensu Vertebrata)](/details-cell/CL0000031) (CSI: 61.54), and [radial glial cell](/details-cell/CL0000681) (CSI: 54.64). This strong association with neural precursors, coupled with its known role in cytoskeletal dynamics, suggests it is a key regulator of cell migration and differentiation during central nervous system development. Beyond neurogenesis, [MARCKS](/details-gene/4082) is a significant marker in several other distinct cell lineages. It is highly expressed in [CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte](/details-cell/CL0002396) (CSI: 68.77), a pro-inflammatory monocyte subset, and [Hofbauer cell](/details-cell/CL3000001) (CSI: 38.99), a placental macrophage, pointing to a role in immune cell motility and function. Additionally, its expression in secretory and epithelial cells like [pancreatic A cell](/details-cell/CL0000171) (CSI: 49.18) and [lung ciliated cell](/details-cell/CL1000271) (CSI: 41.20) suggests involvement in processes such as hormone secretion and mucociliary clearance. Conversely, the low significance of [MARCKS](/details-gene/4082) in terminally differentiated cells such as [tracheobronchial smooth muscle cell](/details-cell/CL0019019) (CSI: -22.15) and various mature neurons like [L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron](/details-cell/CL4023038) (CSI: -1.58) underscores its primary role in more dynamic or developing cellular states rather than in the maintenance of terminally differentiated tissues. ## Pathways and Molecular Function The functions of [MARCKS](/details-gene/4082) are intrinsically linked to its molecular interactions with the actin cytoskeleton and signaling molecules. Gene Ontology annotations confirm its role as an [actin filament binding](/details-go/GO:0051015) protein involved in biological processes such as [actin filament organization](/details-go/GO:0007015) and [actin crosslink formation](/details-go/GO:0051764). Its localization to the [plasma membrane](/details-go/GO:0005886), [cell cortex](/details-go/GO:0005938), and [actin cytoskeleton](/details-go/GO:0015629) provides the structural context for these functions. As its name implies, [MARCKS](/details-gene/4082) is a well-characterized substrate for protein kinase C, as evidenced by its annotation for [protein kinase c binding](/details-go/GO:0005080). It also binds calmodulin ([GO:0005516](/details-go/GO:0005516)), which sequesters it from the membrane, thereby regulating its activity on the actin cytoskeleton. This places [MARCKS](/details-gene/4082) as a key integrator of calcium and phospholipid signaling pathways. Consistent with its expression in pancreatic endocrine cells, Reactome pathway analysis implicates [MARCKS](/details-gene/4082) in the [Regulation of insulin secretion](/details-reactome/R-HSA-422356) and [Integration of energy metabolism](/details-reactome/R-HSA-163685), likely through its role in regulating the cytoskeletal rearrangements necessary for vesicle transport and exocytosis. ## Research Directions The expression pattern and functional annotations for [MARCKS](/details-gene/4082) suggest several avenues for future investigation, particularly concerning its role in development and disease. ### Proposed Hypotheses 1. Given its high expression in neural progenitors like [neuroblast](/details-cell/CL0000031) and low expression in mature neurons, [MARCKS](/details-gene/4082) acts as a developmental switch whose downregulation is a prerequisite for terminal neuronal differentiation and synapse formation. Its continued expression may contribute to the pathology of neurodevelopmental disorders or cancers like [glioblast](/details-cell/CL0000030)omas, where it is also highly expressed. 2. The high significance of [MARCKS](/details-gene/4082) in pro-inflammatory [CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte](/details-cell/CL0002396) suggests it is a critical mediator of their enhanced migratory capacity. [MARCKS](/details-gene/4082) may therefore be a key factor in driving monocyte infiltration in chronic inflammatory diseases. ### Experimental Approach To test the hypothesis that [MARCKS](/details-gene/4082) downregulation is necessary for neuronal differentiation, one could employ a human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neural stem cell (NSC) model. NSCs could be transduced with lentiviral vectors for either CRISPR-Cas9-mediated knockout of [MARCKS](/details-gene/4082) or a doxycycline-inducible shRNA to achieve knockdown at specific time points during differentiation. Control and modified cells would be subjected to a standard neuronal differentiation protocol. The effects would be assessed via RNA-sequencing to analyze developmental trajectories, immunocytochemistry for markers of mature neurons (e.g., MAP2, NeuN) and progenitor cells (e.g., SOX2, Nestin), and functional assays such as patch-clamp to measure electrophysiological properties of resulting neurons. ### Therapeutic Potential As an intracellular protein, [MARCKS](/details-gene/4082) is not a direct target for antibody-based therapies. However, its role in cell motility and its high expression in certain cancer cells, such as [glioblast](/details-cell/CL0000030)s, make it a potential target for small molecule inhibitors. A therapeutic strategy would likely focus on **inhibition** to block the actin-remodeling functions that facilitate tumor cell invasion and metastasis. Developing compounds that disrupt its interaction with the plasma membrane or with PKC could represent a novel approach to controlling malignancies characterized by high [MARCKS](/details-gene/4082) expression.

Genular Protein ID: 451757011

Symbol: MARCS_HUMAN

Name: Myristoylated alanine-rich C-kinase substrate

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 1860846

Title: The human myristoylated alanine-rich C kinase substrate (MARCKS) gene (MACS). Analysis of its gene product, promoter, and chromosomal localization.

PubMed ID: 1860846

DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9258(18)98698-9

PubMed ID: 1427823

Title: Molecular cloning and chromosomal mapping of a cDNA encoding human 80K-L protein: major substrate for protein kinase C.

PubMed ID: 1427823

DOI: 10.1016/s0888-7543(05)80301-5

PubMed ID: 14574404

Title: The DNA sequence and analysis of human chromosome 6.

PubMed ID: 14574404

DOI: 10.1038/nature02055

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: 1396720

Title: Relationship between the major protein kinase C substrates acidic 80-kDa protein-kinase-C substrate (80K) and myristoylated alanine-rich C-kinase substrate (MARCKS). Members of a gene family or equivalent genes in different species.

PubMed ID: 1396720

DOI: 10.1111/j.1432-1033.1992.tb17255.x

PubMed ID: 2116001

Title: Tumor necrosis factor alpha modifies agonist-dependent responses in human neutrophils by inducing the synthesis and myristoylation of a specific protein kinase C substrate.

PubMed ID: 2116001

DOI: 10.1073/pnas.87.15.5603

PubMed ID: 2034276

Title: Regulation by phosphorylation of reversible association of a myristoylated protein kinase C substrate with the plasma membrane.

PubMed ID: 2034276

DOI: 10.1038/351320a0

PubMed ID: 8557118

Title: PRK1 phosphorylates MARCKS at the PKC sites: serine 152, serine 156 and serine 163.

PubMed ID: 8557118

DOI: 10.1016/0014-5793(95)01454-3

PubMed ID: 17081983

Title: Global, in vivo, and site-specific phosphorylation dynamics in signaling networks.

PubMed ID: 17081983

DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2006.09.026

PubMed ID: 17924679

Title: Improved titanium dioxide enrichment of phosphopeptides from HeLa cells and high confident phosphopeptide identification by cross-validation of MS/MS and MS/MS/MS spectra.

PubMed ID: 17924679

DOI: 10.1021/pr070152u

PubMed ID: 18669648

Title: A quantitative atlas of mitotic phosphorylation.

PubMed ID: 18669648

DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0805139105

PubMed ID: 19413330

Title: Lys-N and trypsin cover complementary parts of the phosphoproteome in a refined SCX-based approach.

PubMed ID: 19413330

DOI: 10.1021/ac9004309

PubMed ID: 20068231

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

PubMed ID: 20068231

DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.2000475

PubMed ID: 21269460

Title: Initial characterization of the human central proteome.

PubMed ID: 21269460

DOI: 10.1186/1752-0509-5-17

PubMed ID: 21406692

Title: System-wide temporal characterization of the proteome and phosphoproteome of human embryonic stem cell differentiation.

PubMed ID: 21406692

DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.2001570

PubMed ID: 23186163

Title: Toward a comprehensive characterization of a human cancer cell phosphoproteome.

PubMed ID: 23186163

DOI: 10.1021/pr300630k

PubMed ID: 23704996

Title: MARCKS protein is phosphorylated and regulates calcium mobilization during human acrosomal exocytosis.

PubMed ID: 23704996

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0064551

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: 25255805

Title: Global profiling of co- and post-translationally N-myristoylated proteomes in human cells.

PubMed ID: 25255805

DOI: 10.1038/ncomms5919

PubMed ID: 25944712

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

PubMed ID: 25944712

DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201400617

PubMed ID: 36009319

Title: MARCKS Is an Essential Regulator of Reactive Oxygen Species Production in the Monocytic Cell Type.

PubMed ID: 36009319

DOI: 10.3390/antiox11081600

PubMed ID: 37949888

Title: Myristoylated, alanine-rich C-kinase substrate (MARCKS) regulates toll-like receptor 4 signaling in macrophages.

PubMed ID: 37949888

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-46266-x

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 332
  • Mass: 31555
  • Checksum: 0AB247801EF8FCBF
  • Sequence:
  • MGAQFSKTAA KGEAAAERPG EAAVASSPSK ANGQENGHVK VNGDASPAAA ESGAKEELQA 
    NGSAPAADKE EPAAAGSGAA SPSAAEKGEP AAAAAPEAGA SPVEKEAPAE GEAAEPGSPT 
    AAEGEAASAA SSTSSPKAED GATPSPSNET PKKKKKRFSF KKSFKLSGFS FKKNKKEAGE 
    GGEAEAPAAE GGKDEAAGGA AAAAAEAGAA SGEQAAAPGE EAAAGEEGAA GGDPQEAKPQ 
    EAAVAPEKPP ASDETKAAEE PSKVEEKKAE EAGASAAACE APSAAGPGAP PEQEAAPAEE 
    PAAAAASSAC AAPSQEAQPE CSPEAPPAEA AE

Genular Protein ID: 2679317751

Symbol: Q6NVI1_HUMAN

Name: N/A

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

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

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 157
  • Mass: 14859
  • Checksum: 35A77F72AED1F922
  • Sequence:
  • MGAQFSKTAA KGEAAAERPG EAAVASSPSK ANGQENGHVK VNGDASPAAA ESGAKEELQA 
    NGSAPAADKE EPAAAGSGAA SPSAAEKGEP AAAAAPEAGA SPVEKEAPAE GEAAEPGSPT 
    AAEGEAASAA SSTSSPKAED GATPSPSNET PKKKKKK