Details for: TNFRSF12A

Gene ID: 51330

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: TNFRSF12A

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000006327

Description: TNF receptor superfamily member 12A

Selected Context(s):  Overall

Cell Significance Landscape

Contexts:

Associated with

Significant Cells

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

  • pancreatic acinar cell CL0002064
    CSI 26.85
    rCSI 35.68%
    PRS 85.29
  • pancreatic ductal cell CL0002079
    CSI 26.7
    rCSI 51.93%
    PRS 82.79
  • fallopian tube secretory epithelial cell CL4030006
    CSI 22.22
    rCSI 21.39%
    PRS 79.2
  • intrahepatic cholangiocyte CL0002538
    CSI 21.08
    rCSI 50.58%
    PRS 83.75
  • luminal epithelial cell of mammary gland CL0002326
    CSI 20.26
    rCSI 36.8%
    PRS 89.7
  • epithelial cell of lung CL0000082
    CSI 17.82
    rCSI 14.77%
    PRS 80.53
  • basal cell of prostate epithelium CL0002341
    CSI 16.01
    rCSI 46.33%
    PRS 86.5
  • pancreatic D cell CL0000173
    CSI 15.62
    rCSI 15.37%
    PRS 82.46
  • respiratory suprabasal cell CL4033048
    CSI 14.37
    rCSI 18.44%
    PRS 83.14
  • squamous epithelial cell CL0000076
    CSI 13.48
    rCSI 31.99%
    PRS 80.27
  • mammary gland epithelial cell CL0002327
    CSI 13.24
    rCSI 46.46%
    PRS 87.74
  • cardiac muscle cell CL0000746
    CSI 12.87
    rCSI 18.47%
    PRS 69.75
  • pancreatic A cell CL0000171
    CSI 12.53
    rCSI 13.12%
    PRS 83.12
  • extravillous trophoblast CL0008036
    CSI 12.15
    rCSI 15.03%
    PRS 77.74
  • keratinocyte CL0000312
    CSI 11.49
    rCSI 9.63%
    PRS 82.81
  • pulmonary capillary endothelial cell CL4028001
    CSI 10.18
    rCSI 19.42%
    PRS 89.18
  • respiratory basal cell CL0002633
    CSI 9.88
    rCSI 10.24%
    PRS 83.97
  • basal-myoepithelial cell of mammary gland CL0002324
    CSI 9.63
    rCSI 18.22%
    PRS 90.31
  • placental villous trophoblast CL2000060
    CSI 9.32
    rCSI 14.4%
    PRS 78.94
  • tracheobronchial smooth muscle cell CL0019019
    CSI 9.23
    rCSI 16.27%
    PRS 84.97
  • luminal cell of prostate epithelium CL0002340
    CSI 9.2
    rCSI 49.46%
    PRS 87.48
  • epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract CL0002632
    CSI 9.11
    rCSI 7.06%
    PRS 83.49
  • pancreatic stellate cell CL0002410
    CSI 8.54
    rCSI 49.67%
    PRS 83.79
  • endothelial cell of lymphatic vessel CL0002138
    CSI 7.88
    rCSI 15.62%
    PRS 85.34
  • CD1c-positive myeloid dendritic cell CL0002399
    CSI 7.7
    rCSI 9.3%
    PRS 87.26
  • syncytiotrophoblast cell CL0000525
    CSI 7.67
    rCSI 22.1%
    PRS 86.01
  • fibroblast of lung CL0002553
    CSI 7.55
    rCSI 7.03%
    PRS 80.72
  • fibroblast of breast CL4006000
    CSI 6.95
    rCSI 29.22%
    PRS 85.41
  • bronchus fibroblast of lung CL2000093
    CSI 6.61
    rCSI 5.37%
    PRS 79.23
  • mononuclear phagocyte CL0000113
    CSI 6.4
    rCSI 14.09%
    PRS 83.57
  • skin fibroblast CL0002620
    CSI 6.39
    rCSI 5.51%
    PRS 80.88
  • epithelial cell CL0000066
    CSI 6.2
    rCSI 9.52%
    PRS 69.43
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 5.81
    rCSI 8.24%
    PRS 76.61
  • vascular associated smooth muscle cell CL0000359
    CSI 5.72
    rCSI 18.54%
    PRS 78.01
  • myofibroblast cell CL0000186
    CSI 5.63
    rCSI 7.8%
    PRS 77.19
  • fibroblast CL0000057
    CSI 5.61
    rCSI 16.13%
    PRS 75.2
  • secretory cell CL0000151
    CSI 5.49
    rCSI 5.73%
    PRS 79.25
  • perivascular cell CL4033054
    CSI 5.49
    rCSI 7.5%
    PRS 84.21
  • elicited macrophage CL0000861
    CSI 5.35
    rCSI 4.92%
    PRS 87.29
  • alveolar type 1 fibroblast cell CL4028004
    CSI 5.35
    rCSI 5.86%
    PRS 81.73
  • colon epithelial cell CL0011108
    CSI 5.3
    rCSI 5.55%
    PRS 77.3
  • BEST4+ enteroycte CL4030026
    CSI 5.22
    rCSI 6.49%
    PRS 80.84
  • tracheobronchial serous cell CL0019001
    CSI 5.06
    rCSI 21.84%
    PRS 86.76
  • ionocyte CL0005006
    CSI 5.02
    rCSI 5.38%
    PRS 81.16
  • acinar cell CL0000622
    CSI 4.9
    rCSI 7.19%
    PRS 88.8
  • alveolar adventitial fibroblast CL4028006
    CSI 4.77
    rCSI 7.54%
    PRS 81.43
  • endothelial cell of placenta CL0009092
    CSI 4.71
    rCSI 23.21%
    PRS 87.37
  • nasal mucosa goblet cell CL0002480
    CSI 4.66
    rCSI 5.41%
    PRS 83.72
  • stem cell CL0000034
    CSI 4.5
    rCSI 4.34%
    PRS 73.13
  • epithelial cell of proximal tubule CL0002306
    CSI 4.4
    rCSI 10.74%
    PRS 72.33
  • microcirculation associated smooth muscle cell CL0008035
    CSI 4.4
    rCSI 12.72%
    PRS 79.36
  • basal cell CL0000646
    CSI 4.22
    rCSI 5.64%
    PRS 78.45
  • type B pancreatic cell CL0000169
    CSI 4.21
    rCSI 9.33%
    PRS 79.26
  • blood vessel endothelial cell CL0000071
    CSI 4.19
    rCSI 8.7%
    PRS 76.66
  • enteric smooth muscle cell CL0002504
    CSI 4.13
    rCSI 5.89%
    PRS 80.68
  • enterocyte CL0000584
    CSI 4.07
    rCSI 6.57%
    PRS 79.05
  • multi-ciliated epithelial cell CL0005012
    CSI 3.86
    rCSI 3.85%
    PRS 73.73
  • lung neuroendocrine cell CL1000223
    CSI 3.85
    rCSI 5.7%
    PRS 83.69
  • lung secretory cell CL1000272
    CSI 3.76
    rCSI 9.31%
    PRS 79.56
  • adventitial cell CL0002503
    CSI 3.73
    rCSI 8.91%
    PRS 83.99
  • pancreatic PP cell CL0002275
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 14.75%
    PRS 86.93
  • respiratory hillock cell CL4030023
    CSI 3.66
    rCSI 6.53%
    PRS 88.17
  • endothelial cell of uterus CL0009095
    CSI 3.62
    rCSI 26.46%
    PRS 88.03
  • respiratory goblet cell CL0002370
    CSI 3.59
    rCSI 39.05%
    PRS 87.99
  • lung ciliated cell CL1000271
    CSI 3.33
    rCSI 3.85%
    PRS 72.26
  • club cell CL0000158
    CSI 3.32
    rCSI 4.86%
    PRS 74.5
  • early lymphoid progenitor CL0000936
    CSI 3.26
    rCSI 2.86%
    PRS 84.67
  • smooth muscle cell CL0000192
    CSI 3.22
    rCSI 7.67%
    PRS 76.67
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 3.12
    rCSI 2.47%
    PRS 68.66
  • lung pericyte CL0009089
    CSI 3.08
    rCSI 8.12%
    PRS 86.34
  • renal alpha-intercalated cell CL0005011
    CSI 2.89
    rCSI 3.87%
    PRS 85.95
  • mesodermal cell CL0000222
    CSI 2.85
    rCSI 3.42%
    PRS 77.59
  • granulocyte CL0000094
    CSI 2.85
    rCSI 4.35%
    PRS 87.02
  • intestinal epithelial cell CL0002563
    CSI 2.71
    rCSI 2.83%
    PRS 77.48
  • pulmonary ionocyte CL0017000
    CSI 2.64
    rCSI 3.21%
    PRS 86.26
  • goblet cell CL0000160
    CSI 2.61
    rCSI 2.47%
    PRS 78.46
  • regular ventricular cardiac myocyte CL0002131
    CSI 2.59
    rCSI 16.15%
    PRS 71.52
  • cholangiocyte CL1000488
    CSI 2.56
    rCSI 15.36%
    PRS 82.41
  • transit amplifying cell CL0009010
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 3.82%
    PRS 88.03
  • glandular epithelial cell CL0000150
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 6.57%
    PRS 91.21
  • kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001107
    CSI 2.47
    rCSI 6.38%
    PRS 75.32
  • intestine goblet cell CL0019031
    CSI 2.47
    rCSI 2.19%
    PRS 77.49
  • mucus secreting cell CL0000319
    CSI 2.45
    rCSI 3.89%
    PRS 88.28
  • activated CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell, human CL0001049
    CSI 2.41
    rCSI 4.13%
    PRS 91.78
  • pancreatic epsilon cell CL0005019
    CSI 2.39
    rCSI 11.14%
    PRS 88.15
  • colonocyte CL1000347
    CSI 2.38
    rCSI 3.41%
    PRS 80.56
  • mucous neck cell CL0000651
    CSI 2.38
    rCSI 3.43%
    PRS 86.59
  • airway submucosal gland duct basal cell CL4033024
    CSI 2.29
    rCSI 14.62%
    PRS 85.3
  • kidney epithelial cell CL0002518
    CSI 2.24
    rCSI 4.28%
    PRS 92.69
  • transit amplifying cell of colon CL0009011
    CSI 2.21
    rCSI 2.59%
    PRS 81.45
  • pulmonary alveolar type 1 cell CL0002062
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 12.7%
    PRS 76.73
  • epithelial cell of urethra CL1000296
    CSI 2.18
    rCSI 54.98%
    PRS 87.48
  • muscle cell CL0000187
    CSI 2.09
    rCSI 4.29%
    PRS 89.04
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 2.02
    rCSI 1.78%
    PRS 69.13
  • M cell of gut CL0000682
    CSI 2.02
    rCSI 2.14%
    PRS 84.94
  • skeletal muscle satellite stem cell CL0008011
    CSI 2
    rCSI 8.93%
    PRS 89.24
  • bronchial goblet cell CL1000312
    CSI 1.96
    rCSI 7.85%
    PRS 87.87
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 1.95
    rCSI 2.98%
    PRS 80.13
  • regular atrial cardiac myocyte CL0002129
    CSI 1.95
    rCSI 6.27%
    PRS 76.75
  • smooth muscle cell of prostate CL1000487
    CSI 1.94
    rCSI 11.41%
    PRS 86.17
  • epithelial cell of esophagus CL0002252
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 85.5%
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of colon CL0009043
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 89.2%
  • kidney distal convoluted tubule epithelial cell CL1000849
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 5.5%
    PRS 76.4%
  • respiratory epithelial cell CL0002368
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 4.4%
    PRS 95.4%
  • hair follicular keratinocyte CL2000092
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 13.6%
    PRS 89.9%
  • blood vessel smooth muscle cell CL0019018
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 6.4%
    PRS 74.0%
  • kidney loop of Henle thick ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001106
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 7.9%
    PRS 74.9%
  • paneth cell CL0000510
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 1.4%
    PRS 89.6%
  • paneth cell of epithelium of small intestine CL1000343
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 86.8%
  • bronchiolar smooth muscle cell CL4033017
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 16.7%
    PRS 88.4%
  • vein endothelial cell of respiratory system CL4033008
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 8.1%
    PRS 86.6%
  • tendon cell CL0000388
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 3.6%
    PRS 87.0%
  • renal principal cell CL0005009
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 80.8%
  • tracheal goblet cell CL1000329
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 3.2%
    PRS 87.0%
  • kidney connecting tubule epithelial cell CL1000768
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 4.0%
    PRS 70.3%
  • chondrocyte CL0000138
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 72.9%
  • forebrain radial glial cell CL0013000
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 81.9%
  • deuterosomal cell CL4033044
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 5.8%
    PRS 77.6%
  • enteroendocrine cell CL0000164
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 79.6%
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine CL0009017
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 4.7%
    PRS 84.6%
  • ventricular cardiac muscle cell CL2000046
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 5.9%
    PRS 88.6%
  • parietal epithelial cell CL1000452
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 4.8%
    PRS 71.7%
  • prostate gland microvascular endothelial cell CL2000059
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 44.4%
    PRS 88.4%
  • duct epithelial cell CL0000068
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 2.8%
    PRS 84.5%
  • smooth muscle cell of prostate CL1000487
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 11.4%
    PRS 86.2%
  • regular atrial cardiac myocyte CL0002129
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 6.3%
    PRS 76.8%
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 80.1%
  • bronchial goblet cell CL1000312
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 7.9%
    PRS 87.9%
  • skeletal muscle satellite stem cell CL0008011
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 8.9%
    PRS 89.2%
  • M cell of gut CL0000682
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 84.9%
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 69.1%
  • muscle cell CL0000187
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 89.0%
  • epithelial cell of urethra CL1000296
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 55.0%
    PRS 87.5%
  • pulmonary alveolar type 1 cell CL0002062
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 12.7%
    PRS 76.7%
  • transit amplifying cell of colon CL0009011
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 81.5%
  • kidney epithelial cell CL0002518
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 92.7%
  • airway submucosal gland duct basal cell CL4033024
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 14.6%
    PRS 85.3%
  • mucous neck cell CL0000651
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 86.6%
  • colonocyte CL1000347
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 80.6%
  • pancreatic epsilon cell CL0005019
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 11.1%
    PRS 88.2%
  • activated CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell, human CL0001049
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 91.8%
  • mucus secreting cell CL0000319
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 3.9%
    PRS 88.3%
  • intestine goblet cell CL0019031
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 77.5%
  • kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001107
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 6.4%
    PRS 75.3%
  • glandular epithelial cell CL0000150
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 6.6%
    PRS 91.2%
  • transit amplifying cell CL0009010
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 88.0%
  • cholangiocyte CL1000488
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 15.4%
    PRS 82.4%
  • regular ventricular cardiac myocyte CL0002131
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 16.2%
    PRS 71.5%
  • goblet cell CL0000160
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 78.5%
  • pulmonary ionocyte CL0017000
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 3.2%
    PRS 86.3%
  • intestinal epithelial cell CL0002563
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 2.8%
    PRS 77.5%
  • granulocyte CL0000094
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 4.4%
    PRS 87.0%
  • mesodermal cell CL0000222
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 77.6%
  • renal alpha-intercalated cell CL0005011
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 3.9%
    PRS 86.0%
  • lung pericyte CL0009089
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 8.1%
    PRS 86.3%
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 68.7%
  • smooth muscle cell CL0000192
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 7.7%
    PRS 76.7%
  • early lymphoid progenitor CL0000936
    CSI 3.3
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 84.7%
  • club cell CL0000158
    CSI 3.3
    rCSI 4.9%
    PRS 74.5%
  • lung ciliated cell CL1000271
    CSI 3.3
    rCSI 3.9%
    PRS 72.3%
  • respiratory goblet cell CL0002370
    CSI 3.6
    rCSI 39.1%
    PRS 88.0%
  • endothelial cell of uterus CL0009095
    CSI 3.6
    rCSI 26.5%
    PRS 88.0%
  • respiratory hillock cell CL4030023
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 6.5%
    PRS 88.2%
  • pancreatic PP cell CL0002275
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 14.8%
    PRS 86.9%
  • adventitial cell CL0002503
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 8.9%
    PRS 84.0%
  • lung secretory cell CL1000272
    CSI 3.8
    rCSI 9.3%
    PRS 79.6%
  • lung neuroendocrine cell CL1000223
    CSI 3.9
    rCSI 5.7%
    PRS 83.7%
  • multi-ciliated epithelial cell CL0005012
    CSI 3.9
    rCSI 3.9%
    PRS 73.7%
  • enterocyte CL0000584
    CSI 4.1
    rCSI 6.6%
    PRS 79.1%
  • enteric smooth muscle cell CL0002504
    CSI 4.1
    rCSI 5.9%
    PRS 80.7%
  • blood vessel endothelial cell CL0000071
    CSI 4.2
    rCSI 8.7%
    PRS 76.7%
  • type B pancreatic cell CL0000169
    CSI 4.2
    rCSI 9.3%
    PRS 79.3%
  • basal cell CL0000646
    CSI 4.2
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 78.5%
  • microcirculation associated smooth muscle cell CL0008035
    CSI 4.4
    rCSI 12.7%
    PRS 79.4%
  • epithelial cell of proximal tubule CL0002306
    CSI 4.4
    rCSI 10.7%
    PRS 72.3%
  • stem cell CL0000034
    CSI 4.5
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 73.1%
  • nasal mucosa goblet cell CL0002480
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 5.4%
    PRS 83.7%
  • endothelial cell of placenta CL0009092
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 23.2%
    PRS 87.4%
  • alveolar adventitial fibroblast CL4028006
    CSI 4.8
    rCSI 7.5%
    PRS 81.4%
  • acinar cell CL0000622
    CSI 4.9
    rCSI 7.2%
    PRS 88.8%
  • ionocyte CL0005006
    CSI 5.0
    rCSI 5.4%
    PRS 81.2%
  • tracheobronchial serous cell CL0019001
    CSI 5.1
    rCSI 21.8%
    PRS 86.8%
  • BEST4+ enteroycte CL4030026
    CSI 5.2
    rCSI 6.5%
    PRS 80.8%
  • colon epithelial cell CL0011108
    CSI 5.3
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 77.3%
  • alveolar type 1 fibroblast cell CL4028004
    CSI 5.4
    rCSI 5.9%
    PRS 81.7%
  • elicited macrophage CL0000861
    CSI 5.4
    rCSI 4.9%
    PRS 87.3%
  • perivascular cell CL4033054
    CSI 5.5
    rCSI 7.5%
    PRS 84.2%
  • secretory cell CL0000151
    CSI 5.5
    rCSI 5.7%
    PRS 79.3%
  • fibroblast CL0000057
    CSI 5.6
    rCSI 16.1%
    PRS 75.2%
  • myofibroblast cell CL0000186
    CSI 5.6
    rCSI 7.8%
    PRS 77.2%
  • vascular associated smooth muscle cell CL0000359
    CSI 5.7
    rCSI 18.5%
    PRS 78.0%
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 5.8
    rCSI 8.2%
    PRS 76.6%
  • epithelial cell CL0000066
    CSI 6.2
    rCSI 9.5%
    PRS 69.4%
  • skin fibroblast CL0002620
    CSI 6.4
    rCSI 5.5%
    PRS 80.9%
  • mononuclear phagocyte CL0000113
    CSI 6.4
    rCSI 14.1%
    PRS 83.6%
  • bronchus fibroblast of lung CL2000093
    CSI 6.6
    rCSI 5.4%
    PRS 79.2%
  • fibroblast of breast CL4006000
    CSI 7.0
    rCSI 29.2%
    PRS 85.4%
  • fibroblast of lung CL0002553
    CSI 7.6
    rCSI 7.0%
    PRS 80.7%
  • syncytiotrophoblast cell CL0000525
    CSI 7.7
    rCSI 22.1%
    PRS 86.0%
  • CD1c-positive myeloid dendritic cell CL0002399
    CSI 7.7
    rCSI 9.3%
    PRS 87.3%

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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 [TNFRSF12A](/details-gene/51330), also known as Fn14, is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 16p13.3. It encodes a member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor superfamily, a group of proteins crucial for regulating inflammation, immunity, and apoptosis. Functionally, [TNFRSF12A](/details-gene/51330) is involved in diverse cellular processes including `[Angiogenesis](/details-go/GO:0001525)`, `[Cell adhesion](/details-go/GO:0007155)`, and the `[Positive regulation of apoptotic process](/details-go/GO:0043065)`. Its expression profile suggests a primary role in epithelial and secretory tissues, with particularly high significance observed in cell types such as the `[pancreatic acinar cell](/details-cell/CL0002064)` and `[pancreatic ductal cell](/details-cell/CL0002079)`, indicating its importance in the homeostasis and function of glandular organs. ## Cellular Roles and Expression Landscape The expression landscape of [TNFRSF12A](/details-gene/51330) points to a significant role in epithelial and secretory cell biology. **Overall**, the gene shows the highest significance in exocrine and endocrine cells of the pancreas, including `[pancreatic acinar cell](/details-cell/CL0002064)` (CSI: 26.85) and `[pancreatic ductal cell](/details-cell/CL0002079)` (CSI: 26.70), as well as `[pancreatic D cell](/details-cell/CL0000173)` and `[pancreatic A cell](/details-cell/CL0000171)`. This pattern extends to other secretory epithelial tissues, with high significance scores in `[fallopian tube secretory epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL4030006)` (CSI: 22.22), `[intrahepatic cholangiocyte](/details-cell/CL0002538)` (CSI: 21.08), and `[luminal epithelial cell of mammary gland](/details-cell/CL0002326)` (CSI: 20.26). This strong association with glandular and ductal epithelia is further supported by its notable expression in `[epithelial cell of lung](/details-cell/CL0000082)`, `[basal cell of prostate epithelium](/details-cell/CL0002341)`, and various keratinocyte-lineage cells like `[squamous epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL0000076)` and `[keratinocyte](/details-cell/CL0000312)`. The consistent high expression in these cell types, which are involved in barrier function, secretion, and tissue regeneration, aligns with the gene's documented roles in wound healing and cell differentiation. Research has shown that [TNFRSF12A](/details-gene/51330) is induced during liver regeneration, a process heavily reliant on the proliferation of cholangiocytes and hepatocytes ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9440(10)64996-6)). ## Pathways and Molecular Function [TNFRSF12A](/details-gene/51330) functions as a receptor on the `[plasma membrane](/details-go/GO:0005886)`, mediating signals that influence critical cellular decisions. Its involvement in the `[Tnf receptor superfamily (tnfsf) members mediating non-canonical nf-kb pathway](/details-reactome/R-HSA-5676594)` highlights its role as a transducer of extracellular signals that can lead to changes in gene expression, cell survival, and inflammation. The functional annotations underscore its pleiotropic nature, contributing to both cell survival and death pathways. For instance, it is annotated for both `[Apoptotic process](/details-go/GO:0006915)` and its positive regulation, suggesting its effect is highly context-dependent. The gene's role in `[Angiogenesis](/details-go/GO:0001525)` has been experimentally implicated, where its interaction with its ligand TWEAK can promote the formation of new blood vessels ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1016/s1074-7613(01)00232-1)). This function, combined with its role in `[Regulation of wound healing](/details-go/GO:0061041)`, is consistent with its high expression in epithelial tissues that undergo constant turnover and repair. While it is part of the `[Cytokine signaling in immune system](/details-reactome/R-HSA-1280215)` pathway, its prominent expression in non-immune epithelial cells suggests a broader role in tissue homeostasis, stress response, and regeneration beyond classical immunology. ## Research Directions The available data and literature position [TNFRSF12A](/details-gene/51330) as a key modulator of epithelial tissue biology, with significant implications for both regenerative medicine and oncology. Its documented upregulation in hepatocellular carcinomas ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9440(10)64996-6)) and its high expression in other cancer-prone epithelial tissues, like the pancreas and prostate, suggest a potential role in tumorigenesis. Based on these observations, several testable hypotheses can be proposed: 1. In epithelial tissues, the activation of [TNFRSF12A](/details-gene/51330) signaling acts as a switch, promoting proliferation and survival during tissue repair but driving oncogenic transformation when chronically activated or overexpressed. 2. The high expression of [TNFRSF12A](/details-gene/51330) in pancreatic ductal cells contributes to the chemoresistance and invasive potential of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) by activating non-canonical NF-kB signaling, which upregulates anti-apoptotic and pro-metastatic genes. A compelling experiment to test the second hypothesis would be to use CRISPR-Cas9 to knock out [TNFRSF12A](/details-gene/51330) in established PDAC cell lines and in patient-derived pancreatic organoid models. The effect of the knockout on cell proliferation, apoptosis (in response to standard chemotherapeutics like gemcitabine), and invasion (using Matrigel invasion assays) could be quantified. Subsequent RNA-sequencing would reveal the downstream transcriptional changes, specifically assessing the activity of the non-canonical NF-kB pathway. Given its cell surface location and its pro-tumorigenic and pro-angiogenic functions, [TNFRSF12A](/details-gene/51330) represents an attractive therapeutic target. **Inhibition**, rather than activation, would be the desired therapeutic strategy. Its expression on cancer cells suggests it could be targeted with monoclonal antibodies designed to block ligand binding or with antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) to deliver cytotoxic agents specifically to tumor cells, thereby minimizing off-target effects. This approach could be particularly relevant for aggressive epithelial cancers like PDAC and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Genular Protein ID: 3862658520

Symbol: TNR12_HUMAN

Name: Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 12A

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Citations:

PubMed ID: 10751351

Title: The Fn14 immediate-early response gene is induced during liver regeneration and highly expressed in both human and murine hepatocellular carcinomas.

PubMed ID: 10751351

DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9440(10)64996-6

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: 11728344

Title: A novel TNF receptor family member binds TWEAK and is implicated in angiogenesis.

PubMed ID: 11728344

DOI: 10.1016/s1074-7613(01)00232-1

PubMed ID: 19241374

Title: Solution structure of the cysteine-rich domain in Fn14, a member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily.

PubMed ID: 19241374

DOI: 10.1002/pro.49

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 129
  • Mass: 13911
  • Checksum: BF3FDFB9C1E1C448
  • Sequence:
  • MARGSLRRLL RLLVLGLWLA LLRSVAGEQA PGTAPCSRGS SWSADLDKCM DCASCRARPH 
    SDFCLGCAAA PPAPFRLLWP ILGGALSLTF VLGLLSGFLV WRRCRRREKF TTPIEETGGE 
    GCPAVALIQ