Details for: NFIA

Gene ID: 4774

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: NFIA

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000162599

Description: nuclear factor I A

Cell Significance Landscape

Associated with

Significant Cells

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

  • Bergmann glial cell CL0000644
    CSI 73.08
    rCSI 100%
    PRS 69.22
  • adipocyte CL0000136
    CSI 72.37
    rCSI 92.93%
    PRS 67.61
  • choroid plexus epithelial cell CL0000706
    CSI 64.29
    rCSI 100%
    PRS 66.66
  • cerebellar granule cell CL0001031
    CSI 63.99
    rCSI 94.07%
    PRS 70.05
  • ependymal cell CL0000065
    CSI 49.92
    rCSI 100%
    PRS 55.49
  • differentiation-committed oligodendrocyte precursor CL4023059
    CSI 49.77
    rCSI 90.44%
    PRS 68.56
  • cardiac muscle cell CL0000746
    CSI 47.71
    rCSI 68.46%
    PRS 66.97
  • glioblast CL0000030
    CSI 47.58
    rCSI 75.9%
    PRS 68.92
  • astrocyte CL0000127
    CSI 46.48
    rCSI 99.04%
    PRS 52
  • macroglial cell CL0000126
    CSI 45.85
    rCSI 100%
    PRS 74.62
  • radial glial cell CL0000681
    CSI 45.18
    rCSI 62.76%
    PRS 75.98
  • astrocyte of the cerebral cortex CL0002605
    CSI 42.83
    rCSI 96.03%
    PRS 59.7
  • lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023011
    CSI 42.4
    rCSI 71.18%
    PRS 59
  • oligodendrocyte precursor cell CL0002453
    CSI 38.57
    rCSI 84.86%
    PRS 60.14
  • neuroblast (sensu Nematoda and Protostomia) CL0000338
    CSI 35.2
    rCSI 40.66%
    PRS 69.56
  • vascular leptomeningeal cell CL4023051
    CSI 35.08
    rCSI 61.51%
    PRS 70.64
  • secretory cell CL0000151
    CSI 31.99
    rCSI 33.38%
    PRS 76.63
  • neuroblast (sensu Vertebrata) CL0000031
    CSI 31.07
    rCSI 39.88%
    PRS 73.53
  • enteroendocrine cell CL0000164
    CSI 31.06
    rCSI 42.44%
    PRS 77.66
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 31
    rCSI 27.26%
    PRS 66.12
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 29.5
    rCSI 41.81%
    PRS 73.99
  • ionocyte CL0005006
    CSI 28.67
    rCSI 30.72%
    PRS 78.3
  • L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023038
    CSI 27.96
    rCSI 87.39%
    PRS 60.69
  • interstitial cell of Cajal CL0002088
    CSI 27.84
    rCSI 35.43%
    PRS 82.37
  • keratocyte CL0002363
    CSI 27.35
    rCSI 65.75%
    PRS 81.1
  • intestine goblet cell CL0019031
    CSI 26.98
    rCSI 23.95%
    PRS 75.07
  • interneuron CL0000099
    CSI 23.64
    rCSI 47.46%
    PRS 67.01
  • cerebral cortex neuron CL0010012
    CSI 23.54
    rCSI 95.94%
    PRS 69.52
  • ciliated cell CL0000064
    CSI 23.31
    rCSI 37.77%
    PRS 72.48
  • L5/6 near-projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030067
    CSI 23.15
    rCSI 76.09%
    PRS 63.53
  • fibroblast of cardiac tissue CL0002548
    CSI 22.24
    rCSI 100%
    PRS 77.14
  • megakaryocyte-erythroid progenitor cell CL0000050
    CSI 22.1
    rCSI 19.96%
    PRS 75.35
  • parietal epithelial cell CL1000452
    CSI 21.98
    rCSI 58.73%
    PRS 68.61
  • mature T cell CL0002419
    CSI 21.01
    rCSI 16.34%
    PRS 91.21
  • GABAergic amacrine cell CL4030027
    CSI 20.06
    rCSI 68.72%
    PRS 63.81
  • myeloid leukocyte CL0000766
    CSI 19.87
    rCSI 18.34%
    PRS 78.75
  • pulmonary capillary endothelial cell CL4028001
    CSI 19.61
    rCSI 37.39%
    PRS 87.26
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 19.48
    rCSI 15.4%
    PRS 65.52
  • epicardial adipocyte CL1000309
    CSI 19.41
    rCSI 63.16%
    PRS 75
  • VIP GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023016
    CSI 18.69
    rCSI 22.33%
    PRS 58.96
  • forebrain radial glial cell CL0013000
    CSI 18.19
    rCSI 58.36%
    PRS 79.66
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 18.14
    rCSI 49.99%
    PRS 72.3
  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI 18.03
    rCSI 31.19%
    PRS 68.49
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 17.98
    rCSI 27.46%
    PRS 77.62
  • epithelial cell CL0000066
    CSI 17.93
    rCSI 27.56%
    PRS 67.58
  • tendon cell CL0000388
    CSI 16.94
    rCSI 44.02%
    PRS 85.04
  • myofibroblast cell CL0000186
    CSI 16.79
    rCSI 23.26%
    PRS 74.87
  • oligodendrocyte CL0000128
    CSI 16.46
    rCSI 48.66%
    PRS 68.33
  • erythrocyte CL0000232
    CSI 16.04
    rCSI 36.38%
    PRS 78.25
  • kidney collecting duct principal cell CL1001431
    CSI 15.94
    rCSI 80.23%
    PRS 75
  • CD1c-positive myeloid dendritic cell CL0002399
    CSI 15.51
    rCSI 18.73%
    PRS 85.08
  • BEST4+ enteroycte CL4030026
    CSI 15.5
    rCSI 19.27%
    PRS 78.62
  • cerebral cortex GABAergic interneuron CL0010011
    CSI 15.34
    rCSI 45.29%
    PRS 78.45
  • mesodermal cell CL0000222
    CSI 15.22
    rCSI 18.27%
    PRS 75
  • cardiac neuron CL0010022
    CSI 15.18
    rCSI 48.56%
    PRS 74.31
  • capillary endothelial cell CL0002144
    CSI 15.1
    rCSI 27.68%
    PRS 82.35
  • stem cell CL0000034
    CSI 14.98
    rCSI 14.45%
    PRS 70.14
  • retinal pigment epithelial cell CL0002586
    CSI 14.53
    rCSI 28.84%
    PRS 73.33
  • Kupffer cell CL0000091
    CSI 14.27
    rCSI 32.63%
    PRS 78.14
  • glycinergic amacrine cell CL4030028
    CSI 13.89
    rCSI 36.2%
    PRS 72.36
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine CL0009017
    CSI 13.85
    rCSI 37.33%
    PRS 82.68
  • diffuse bipolar 3b cell CL4033030
    CSI 13.84
    rCSI 91.88%
    PRS 72.75
  • endocardial cell CL0002350
    CSI 13.76
    rCSI 65.89%
    PRS 73.98
  • multi-ciliated epithelial cell CL0005012
    CSI 13.49
    rCSI 13.47%
    PRS 70.97
  • retinal bipolar neuron CL0000748
    CSI 13.31
    rCSI 24.94%
    PRS 65.3
  • fibroblast of lung CL0002553
    CSI 13.31
    rCSI 12.39%
    PRS 77.84
  • epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract CL0002632
    CSI 13.19
    rCSI 10.22%
    PRS 80.86
  • corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023013
    CSI 13.09
    rCSI 77.1%
    PRS 59.8
  • bronchus fibroblast of lung CL2000093
    CSI 13.08
    rCSI 10.63%
    PRS 76.69
  • amacrine cell CL0000561
    CSI 13.04
    rCSI 37.78%
    PRS 66.5
  • lung neuroendocrine cell CL1000223
    CSI 12.8
    rCSI 18.93%
    PRS 81.72
  • keratinocyte CL0000312
    CSI 12.72
    rCSI 10.66%
    PRS 80.35
  • pulmonary ionocyte CL0017000
    CSI 12.71
    rCSI 15.47%
    PRS 83.86
  • intestinal epithelial cell CL0002563
    CSI 12.35
    rCSI 12.91%
    PRS 74.99
  • skin fibroblast CL0002620
    CSI 12.25
    rCSI 10.56%
    PRS 78.69
  • microcirculation associated smooth muscle cell CL0008035
    CSI 12.15
    rCSI 35.17%
    PRS 76.95
  • neural cell CL0002319
    CSI 12.12
    rCSI 45.73%
    PRS 60.14
  • respiratory hillock cell CL4030023
    CSI 12.03
    rCSI 21.45%
    PRS 86.35
  • L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023041
    CSI 11.88
    rCSI 42.76%
    PRS 56.96
  • kidney interstitial fibroblast CL1000692
    CSI 11.75
    rCSI 62.45%
    PRS 67.62
  • adventitial cell CL0002503
    CSI 11.74
    rCSI 28.04%
    PRS 81.77
  • endothelial cell of artery CL1000413
    CSI 11.73
    rCSI 17.18%
    PRS 84.65
  • hepatocyte CL0000182
    CSI 11.72
    rCSI 20.98%
    PRS 76.6
  • sst GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023017
    CSI 11.69
    rCSI 15.08%
    PRS 60.21
  • epithelial cell of lung CL0000082
    CSI 11.59
    rCSI 9.61%
    PRS 77.83
  • alveolar type 1 fibroblast cell CL4028004
    CSI 11.52
    rCSI 12.61%
    PRS 79.43
  • intermediate monocyte CL0002393
    CSI 11.49
    rCSI 17.34%
    PRS 82.6
  • serous secreting cell CL0000313
    CSI 11.47
    rCSI 58.01%
    PRS 91.85
  • cholangiocyte CL1000488
    CSI 11.33
    rCSI 67.88%
    PRS 80.52
  • endothelial cell of pericentral hepatic sinusoid CL0019022
    CSI 11.31
    rCSI 34.85%
    PRS 82.1
  • inhibitory interneuron CL0000498
    CSI 11.21
    rCSI 25.88%
    PRS 65.2
  • brush cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002075
    CSI 11.12
    rCSI 33.01%
    PRS 86.25
  • epithelial cell of proximal tubule CL0002306
    CSI 10.95
    rCSI 26.75%
    PRS 69.95
  • diffuse bipolar 3a cell CL4033029
    CSI 10.63
    rCSI 72.32%
    PRS 70.65
  • kidney interstitial alternatively activated macrophage CL1000695
    CSI 10.31
    rCSI 26.86%
    PRS 78.11
  • lung ciliated cell CL1000271
    CSI 10.3
    rCSI 11.91%
    PRS 69.13
  • regular atrial cardiac myocyte CL0002129
    CSI 10.17
    rCSI 32.75%
    PRS 74.16
  • diffuse bipolar 2 cell CL4033028
    CSI 10.17
    rCSI 78.76%
    PRS 72.13
  • respiratory basal cell CL0002633
    CSI 10.02
    rCSI 10.37%
    PRS 81.81
  • ON-bipolar cell CL0000749
    CSI 9.92
    rCSI 14.74%
    PRS 77.55
  • peptic cell CL0000155
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 88.5%
  • enteric neuron CL0007011
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 84.8%
  • paneth cell of colon CL0009009
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 3.9%
    PRS 87.2%
  • serous secreting cell of bronchus submucosal gland CL4033005
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 87.9%
  • pancreatic stellate cell CL0002410
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 81.7%
  • luminal cell of prostate epithelium CL0002340
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 85.3%
  • kidney interstitial cell CL1000500
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 9.2%
    PRS 82.3%
  • mesenchymal lymphangioblast CL0005021
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 15.5%
    PRS 86.9%
  • P/D1 enteroendocrine cell CL0002268
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 3.2%
    PRS 86.3%
  • lung microvascular endothelial cell CL2000016
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 14.7%
    PRS 85.9%
  • endothelial cell of uterus CL0009095
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 6.0%
    PRS 86.1%
  • hair follicular keratinocyte CL2000092
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 15.1%
    PRS 88.4%
  • follicular dendritic cell CL0000442
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 14.3%
    PRS 87.9%
  • bronchial goblet cell CL1000312
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 86.0%
  • central nervous system neuron CL2000029
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 7.6%
    PRS 64.3%
  • flat midget bipolar cell CL4033033
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 7.5%
    PRS 68.7%
  • indirect pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023029
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 26.7%
    PRS 58.0%
  • L4 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030063
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 64.1%
  • direct pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023026
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 27.2%
    PRS 57.4%
  • smooth muscle cell of the pulmonary artery CL0002591
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 8.9%
    PRS 79.4%
  • vein endothelial cell of respiratory system CL4033008
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 8.1%
    PRS 84.7%
  • endothelial cell of placenta CL0009092
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 6.0%
    PRS 85.4%
  • vasa recta ascending limb cell CL1001131
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 85.4%
  • OFF midget ganglion cell CL4033047
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 29.3%
    PRS 68.4%
  • luminal epithelial cell of mammary gland CL0002326
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 88.1%
  • primitive red blood cell CL0002355
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 8.0%
    PRS 84.4%
  • Cajal-Retzius cell CL0000695
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 11.7%
    PRS 83.3%
  • neural progenitor cell CL0011020
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 6.7%
    PRS 65.8%
  • chandelier pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023036
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 4.9%
    PRS 63.1%
  • collagen secreting cell CL0000667
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 9.4%
    PRS 83.7%
  • erythroid progenitor cell CL0000038
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 9.5%
    PRS 83.3%
  • skeletal muscle satellite cell CL0000594
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 4.9%
    PRS 90.3%
  • cell of skeletal muscle CL0000188
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 18.5%
    PRS 85.9%
  • basal-myoepithelial cell of mammary gland CL0002324
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 88.7%
  • ON midget ganglion cell CL4033046
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 35.6%
    PRS 67.1%
  • basal cell of prostate epithelium CL0002341
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 84.4%
  • paneth cell CL0000510
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 88.3%
  • kidney distal convoluted tubule epithelial cell CL1000849
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 19.6%
    PRS 73.9%
  • neuroplacodal cell CL0000032
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 17.3%
    PRS 79.9%
  • transit amplifying cell CL0009010
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 86.2%
  • blood vessel smooth muscle cell CL0019018
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 15.4%
    PRS 71.0%
  • skeletal muscle satellite stem cell CL0008011
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 8.5%
    PRS 87.2%
  • bronchiolar smooth muscle cell CL4033017
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 28.8%
    PRS 86.5%
  • brush cell CL0002204
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 86.8%
  • pancreatic A cell CL0000171
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 80.8%
  • corneal epithelial cell CL0000575
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 5.8%
    PRS 84.9%
  • endothelial cell of arteriole CL1000412
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 11.4%
    PRS 87.2%
  • colon epithelial cell CL0011108
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 74.5%
  • basal cell of epithelium of trachea CL1000348
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 14.6%
    PRS 83.6%
  • diffuse bipolar 6 cell CL4033032
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 10.9%
    PRS 69.8%
  • fibroblast of breast CL4006000
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 9.1%
    PRS 83.1%
  • lymphoid lineage restricted progenitor cell CL0000838
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 8.6%
    PRS 92.5%
  • near-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023012
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 8.5%
    PRS 59.5%
  • effector memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000913
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 89.2%
  • mammary gland epithelial cell CL0002327
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 8.1%
    PRS 85.9%
  • intrahepatic cholangiocyte CL0002538
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 5.7%
    PRS 82.3%
  • colon goblet cell CL0009039
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 5.7%
    PRS 83.3%
  • foveolar cell of stomach CL0002179
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 84.2%
  • CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002396
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 79.9%
  • mesenchymal stem cell CL0000134
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 27.3%
    PRS 83.3%
  • deuterosomal cell CL4033044
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 8.8%
    PRS 76.1%
  • kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001107
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 6.7%
    PRS 72.6%
  • pancreatic acinar cell CL0002064
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 83.1%
  • endothelial cell of venule CL1000414
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 23.4%
    PRS 86.0%
  • tracheobronchial serous cell CL0019001
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 11.5%
    PRS 85.1%
  • OFFx cell CL4033036
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 12.5%
    PRS 69.7%
  • basket cell CL0000118
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 16.7%
    PRS 57.9%
  • lung secretory cell CL1000272
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 6.8%
    PRS 76.7%
  • glandular epithelial cell CL0000150
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 7.3%
    PRS 89.7%
  • airway submucosal gland duct basal cell CL4033024
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 17.9%
    PRS 83.1%
  • cerebral cortex pyramidal neuron CL4023111
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 17.3%
    PRS 84.2%
  • centrilobular region hepatocyte CL0019029
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 7.4%
    PRS 76.6%
  • paneth cell of epithelium of small intestine CL1000343
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 8.3%
    PRS 85.1%
  • diffuse bipolar 1 cell CL4033027
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 22.5%
    PRS 68.8%
  • chondrocyte CL0000138
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 4.8%
    PRS 70.1%
  • podocyte CL0000653
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 13.5%
    PRS 77.7%
  • common myeloid progenitor CL0000049
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 79.7%
  • mesenchymal cell CL0008019
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 7.9%
    PRS 70.6%
  • pancreatic PP cell CL0002275
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 12.5%
    PRS 85.6%
  • squamous epithelial cell CL0000076
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 7.5%
    PRS 78.2%
  • progenitor cell CL0011026
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 6.8%
    PRS 71.8%
  • transit amplifying cell of colon CL0009011
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 79.1%
  • fast muscle cell CL0000190
    CSI 3.3
    rCSI 12.7%
    PRS 73.9%
  • acinar cell of salivary gland CL0002623
    CSI 3.4
    rCSI 78.5%
    PRS 90.1%
  • neuroendocrine cell CL0000165
    CSI 3.4
    rCSI 13.2%
    PRS 87.0%
  • kidney loop of Henle thick ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001106
    CSI 3.4
    rCSI 29.7%
    PRS 72.6%
  • mucus secreting cell CL0000319
    CSI 3.4
    rCSI 5.5%
    PRS 86.4%
  • endothelial cell of periportal hepatic sinusoid CL0019021
    CSI 3.5
    rCSI 15.9%
    PRS 82.2%
  • renal principal cell CL0005009
    CSI 3.5
    rCSI 9.1%
    PRS 78.7%
  • Hofbauer cell CL3000001
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 6.9%
    PRS 85.7%
  • cerebellar neuron CL1001611
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 32.2%
    PRS 65.6%
  • tissue-resident macrophage CL0000864
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 17.5%
    PRS 88.9%
  • mesothelial cell CL0000077
    CSI 3.8
    rCSI 14.7%
    PRS 55.3%
  • enteroglial cell CL4040002
    CSI 3.8
    rCSI 19.8%
    PRS 79.0%
  • brain vascular cell CL4023072
    CSI 3.8
    rCSI 39.1%
    PRS 71.2%
  • CD14-positive, CD16-negative classical monocyte CL0002057
    CSI 4.0
    rCSI 24.0%
    PRS 88.9%
  • kidney connecting tubule epithelial cell CL1000768
    CSI 4.0
    rCSI 10.2%
    PRS 67.5%
  • respiratory suprabasal cell CL4033048
    CSI 4.0
    rCSI 5.2%
    PRS 80.9%
  • caudal ganglionic eminence derived cortical interneuron CL4023064
    CSI 4.0
    rCSI 7.1%
    PRS 58.2%
  • respiratory goblet cell CL0002370
    CSI 4.1
    rCSI 44.2%
    PRS 86.3%

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 [NFIA](/details-gene/4774) (Nuclear Factor I A) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 1p31.3 that encodes a member of the NFI family of DNA-binding transcription factors. As a sequence-specific transcription factor, [NFIA](/details-gene/4774) plays a fundamental role in regulating gene expression, particularly during development. Expression data indicates its high significance in various cells of the central nervous system, including [Bergmann glial cell](/details-cell/CL0000644), [astrocyte](/details-cell/CL0000127), and [cerebellar granule cell](/details-cell/CL0001031), as well as in non-neural cell types such as the [adipocyte](/details-cell/CL0000136). Its functions are critical for processes like glial and neuronal fate specification, cartilage development, and morphogenesis. Clinically, mutations in [NFIA](/details-gene/4774) are associated with a syndrome involving brain malformations and urinary tract defects ([600727](https://omim.org/entry/600727)), underscoring its essential role in human development. ## Cellular Roles and Expression Landscape The expression profile of [NFIA](/details-gene/4774) highlights its prominent role in the development and maintenance of the central nervous system (CNS), with additional functions in other tissues. **Overall**, the gene shows the highest significance in specialized glial populations, such as [Bergmann glial cell](/details-cell/CL0000644) (CSI: 73.08) and [choroid plexus epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL0000706) (CSI: 64.29). It is also a key marker for more broadly distributed CNS cells, including [astrocyte](/details-cell/CL0000127)s and multiple glial precursor types, such as [differentiation-committed oligodendrocyte precursor](/details-cell/CL4023059) and [oligodendrocyte precursor cell](/details-cell/CL0002453). This strong and consistent signal across various glial lineages suggests that [NFIA](/details-gene/4774) is a central regulator of glial identity and function. Furthermore, its high significance in neuronal populations like the [cerebellar granule cell](/details-cell/CL0001031) (CSI: 63.99) points to a broader role in CNS cell fate determination beyond the glial compartment. Notably, [NFIA](/details-gene/4774) also demonstrates high significance outside the nervous system, particularly in [adipocyte](/details-cell/CL0000136)s (CSI: 72.37) and [cardiac muscle cell](/details-cell/CL0000746)s (CSI: 47.71). This expression pattern indicates that its transcriptional regulatory functions are utilized in diverse biological contexts, including metabolic regulation and muscle cell biology. The gene's expression in [glioblast](/details-cell/CL0000030)s is also noteworthy, suggesting potential involvement in glial-derived brain tumors. ## Pathways and Molecular Function Functionally, [NFIA](/details-gene/4774) operates as a DNA-binding transcription factor. Its molecular activities are centered on [dna-binding transcription factor activity, rna polymerase ii-specific](/details-cell/GO:0000981) and [positive regulation of transcription by rna polymerase ii](/details-cell/GO:0045944). As a nuclear protein, it binds to chromatin ([GO:0000785](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0000785)) to control the expression of target genes, consistent with its involvement in the overarching process of [gene expression (transcription)](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-74160). The biological processes regulated by [NFIA](/details-gene/4774) are strongly aligned with its cellular expression profile. Its critical role in the CNS is substantiated by its involvement in [glial cell fate specification](/details-cell/GO:0021780), [glial cell proliferation](/details-cell/GO:0014009), [neuron fate specification](/details-cell/GO:0048665), and [synapse maturation](/details-cell/GO:0060074). These functions explain why its disruption leads to severe brain abnormalities ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1038/hgv.2015.7)). Beyond the brain, its role in [ureter development](/details-cell/GO:0072189) and [cartilage development](/details-cell/GO:0051216) correlates with the clinical phenotypes observed in patients with [NFIA](/details-gene/4774) mutations, such as urinary tract defects ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejmg.2013.12.011)). ## Research Directions The established role of [NFIA](/details-gene/4774) as a critical developmental transcription factor, combined with its specific expression patterns, opens several avenues for future research. The strong clinical evidence linking loss-of-function mutations to severe developmental defects underscores the importance of understanding its precise regulatory networks. Based on the available data, several testable hypotheses can be proposed: 1. Given its high significance in multiple glial precursor populations and its role in [glial cell fate specification](/details-cell/GO:0021780), [NFIA](/details-gene/4774) likely functions as a master regulator that controls the transcriptional switch committing multipotent neural progenitors to either the astrocyte or oligodendrocyte lineage. 2. The high significance of [NFIA](/details-gene/4774) in [adipocyte](/details-cell/CL0000136)s suggests it plays a key, and perhaps underappreciated, role in adipogenesis or the maintenance of mature adipocyte function. It may regulate genes essential for lipid metabolism or insulin sensitivity in this cell type. 3. Its expression in [glioblast](/details-cell/CL0000030)s and its function in [glial cell proliferation](/details-cell/GO:0014009) suggest that aberrant reactivation or overexpression of [NFIA](/details-gene/4774) could contribute to the pathogenesis of gliomas by promoting uncontrolled proliferation or blocking terminal differentiation. To investigate the first hypothesis, a compelling experiment would be to use a CRISPR-Cas9 knockout or CRISPRi-mediated knockdown of [NFIA](/details-gene/4774) in human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neural progenitor cells. These modified cells could then be subjected to directed differentiation protocols for astrocytes and oligodendrocytes. Subsequent single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) would allow for a detailed characterization of the altered differentiation trajectories, identifying the specific developmental checkpoints controlled by [NFIA](/details-gene/4774) and revealing its downstream target genes. Regarding its therapeutic potential, [NFIA](/details-gene/4774) is primarily associated with developmental disorders caused by haploinsufficiency, making it a challenging target for traditional inhibition. However, if its role in glioma proliferation is confirmed, it could represent a context-specific therapeutic target. In tumors where [NFIA](/details-gene/4774) is found to be aberrantly overexpressed and drives oncogenesis, targeted inhibition using strategies like antisense oligonucleotides or small molecule inhibitors could be a viable therapeutic approach.

Genular Protein ID: 2830633130

Symbol: NFIA_HUMAN

Name: Nuclear factor 1 A-type

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 10718198

Title: Prediction of the coding sequences of unidentified human genes. XVI. The complete sequences of 150 new cDNA clones from brain which code for large proteins in vitro.

PubMed ID: 10718198

DOI: 10.1093/dnares/7.1.65

PubMed ID: 14702039

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

PubMed ID: 14702039

DOI: 10.1038/ng1285

PubMed ID: 16710414

Title: The DNA sequence and biological annotation of human chromosome 1.

PubMed ID: 16710414

DOI: 10.1038/nature04727

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: 7590749

Title: Chromosomal localization of the four genes (NFIA, B, C, and X) for the human transcription factor nuclear factor I by FISH.

PubMed ID: 7590749

DOI: 10.1006/geno.1995.1107

PubMed ID: 18220336

Title: Combining protein-based IMAC, peptide-based IMAC, and MudPIT for efficient phosphoproteomic analysis.

PubMed ID: 18220336

DOI: 10.1021/pr0705441

PubMed ID: 18669648

Title: A quantitative atlas of mitotic phosphorylation.

PubMed ID: 18669648

DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0805139105

PubMed ID: 19690332

Title: Quantitative phosphoproteomic analysis of T cell receptor signaling reveals system-wide modulation of protein-protein interactions.

PubMed ID: 19690332

DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.2000007

PubMed ID: 20068231

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

PubMed ID: 20068231

DOI: 10.1126/scisignal.2000475

PubMed ID: 23186163

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

PubMed ID: 23186163

DOI: 10.1021/pr300630k

PubMed ID: 24462883

Title: An intragenic deletion of the NFIA gene in a patient with a hypoplastic corpus callosum, craniofacial abnormalities and urinary tract defects.

PubMed ID: 24462883

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmg.2013.12.011

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: 27081522

Title: Truncating mutation in NFIA causes brain malformation and urinary tract defects.

PubMed ID: 27081522

DOI: 10.1038/hgv.2015.7

PubMed ID: 31375868

Title: The evolution of the 9aaTAD domain in Sp2 proteins: inactivation with valines and intron reservoirs.

PubMed ID: 31375868

DOI: 10.1007/s00018-019-03251-w

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 509
  • Mass: 55944
  • Checksum: 42090C6B8B229F87
  • Sequence:
  • MYSPLCLTQD EFHPFIEALL PHVRAFAYTW FNLQARKRKY FKKHEKRMSK EEERAVKDEL 
    LSEKPEVKQK WASRLLAKLR KDIRPEYRED FVLTVTGKKP PCCVLSNPDQ KGKMRRIDCL 
    RQADKVWRLD LVMVILFKGI PLESTDGERL VKSPQCSNPG LCVQPHHIGV SVKELDLYLA 
    YFVHAADSSQ SESPSQPSDA DIKDQPENGH LGFQDSFVTS GVFSVTELVR VSQTPIAAGT 
    GPNFSLSDLE SSSYYSMSPG AMRRSLPSTS STSSTKRLKS VEDEMDSPGE EPFYTGQGRS 
    PGSGSQSSGW HEVEPGMPSP TTLKKSEKSG FSSPSPSQTS SLGTAFTQHH RPVITGPRAS 
    PHATPSTLHF PTSPIIQQPG PYFSHPAIRY HPQETLKEFV QLVCPDAGQQ AGQVGFLNPN 
    GSSQGKVHNP FLPTPMLPPP PPPPMARPVP LPVPDTKPPT TSTEGGAASP TSPTYSTPST 
    SPANRFVSVG PRDPSFVNIP QQTQSWYLG