Details for: SOX6

Gene ID: 55553

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: SOX6

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000110693

Description: SRY-box transcription factor 6

Selected Context(s):  Overall

Cell Significance Landscape

Contexts:

Associated with

Significant Cells

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

  • pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023018
    CSI 51.86
    rCSI 64.52%
    PRS 62.09
  • sst GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023017
    CSI 50.75
    rCSI 65.43%
    PRS 65.39
  • differentiation-committed oligodendrocyte precursor CL4023059
    CSI 41.01
    rCSI 74.52%
    PRS 73.47
  • cardiac muscle cell CL0000746
    CSI 40.53
    rCSI 58.15%
    PRS 71.68
  • oligodendrocyte precursor cell CL0002453
    CSI 36.15
    rCSI 79.54%
    PRS 63.89
  • ependymal cell CL0000065
    CSI 36.12
    rCSI 73.3%
    PRS 60.53
  • Bergmann glial cell CL0000644
    CSI 32.35
    rCSI 44.26%
    PRS 73.11
  • enteroendocrine cell CL0000164
    CSI 23.32
    rCSI 31.86%
    PRS 81.2
  • inhibitory interneuron CL0000498
    CSI 22.68
    rCSI 52.36%
    PRS 69.96
  • lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023011
    CSI 22.49
    rCSI 37.76%
    PRS 64.23
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 22.18
    rCSI 31.43%
    PRS 78.51
  • astrocyte CL0000127
    CSI 21.01
    rCSI 44.76%
    PRS 57.45
  • astrocyte of the cerebral cortex CL0002605
    CSI 20.44
    rCSI 45.83%
    PRS 65.03
  • kidney connecting tubule epithelial cell CL1000768
    CSI 20.21
    rCSI 51.26%
    PRS 72.36
  • adipocyte CL0000136
    CSI 20.01
    rCSI 25.69%
    PRS 72.07
  • chandelier pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023036
    CSI 18.87
    rCSI 59.01%
    PRS 68.2
  • parietal epithelial cell CL1000452
    CSI 17.06
    rCSI 45.59%
    PRS 73.7
  • cardiac neuron CL0010022
    CSI 14.79
    rCSI 47.32%
    PRS 79.2
  • erythrocyte CL0000232
    CSI 14.5
    rCSI 32.9%
    PRS 82
  • choroid plexus epithelial cell CL0000706
    CSI 14.29
    rCSI 23.39%
    PRS 71.49
  • fallopian tube secretory epithelial cell CL4030006
    CSI 14
    rCSI 13.48%
    PRS 80.98
  • glioblast CL0000030
    CSI 13.51
    rCSI 21.54%
    PRS 73.32
  • myofibroblast cell CL0000186
    CSI 13.08
    rCSI 18.11%
    PRS 78.62
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 12.13
    rCSI 33.43%
    PRS 76.93
  • retinal bipolar neuron CL0000748
    CSI 11.34
    rCSI 21.24%
    PRS 70.36
  • intestinal tuft cell CL0019032
    CSI 10.96
    rCSI 16.75%
    PRS 85.03
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 10.74
    rCSI 9.45%
    PRS 71.17
  • neural cell CL0002319
    CSI 10.71
    rCSI 40.42%
    PRS 65.11
  • interneuron CL0000099
    CSI 10.4
    rCSI 20.87%
    PRS 72.45
  • cerebral cortex GABAergic interneuron CL0010011
    CSI 10.38
    rCSI 30.63%
    PRS 82.56
  • mononuclear phagocyte CL0000113
    CSI 10.04
    rCSI 22.11%
    PRS 85.18
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 9.25
    rCSI 7.31%
    PRS 71.04
  • epithelial cell of proximal tubule CL0002306
    CSI 9.14
    rCSI 22.33%
    PRS 74.05
  • regular atrial cardiac myocyte CL0002129
    CSI 8.87
    rCSI 28.56%
    PRS 78.47
  • radial glial cell CL0000681
    CSI 8.65
    rCSI 12.02%
    PRS 80.02
  • colonocyte CL1000347
    CSI 8.47
    rCSI 12.14%
    PRS 81.94
  • enteroglial cell CL4040002
    CSI 8.42
    rCSI 44.27%
    PRS 82.92
  • kidney collecting duct principal cell CL1001431
    CSI 8.32
    rCSI 41.85%
    PRS 78.83
  • diffuse bipolar 2 cell CL4033028
    CSI 8.13
    rCSI 62.96%
    PRS 75.38
  • glutamatergic neuron CL0000679
    CSI 8.06
    rCSI 16.57%
    PRS 69.07
  • renal beta-intercalated cell CL0002201
    CSI 8
    rCSI 19.07%
    PRS 81.66
  • enterocyte CL0000584
    CSI 7.92
    rCSI 12.77%
    PRS 80.5
  • kidney interstitial alternatively activated macrophage CL1000695
    CSI 7.8
    rCSI 20.33%
    PRS 82.78
  • diffuse bipolar 3b cell CL4033030
    CSI 7.71
    rCSI 51.15%
    PRS 76.24
  • microcirculation associated smooth muscle cell CL0008035
    CSI 7.29
    rCSI 21.11%
    PRS 81.04
  • GABAergic neuron CL0000617
    CSI 7.22
    rCSI 24.2%
    PRS 65.76
  • hepatic stellate cell CL0000632
    CSI 7.07
    rCSI 26.48%
    PRS 74.44
  • medial ganglionic eminence derived interneuron CL4023063
    CSI 6.87
    rCSI 68.64%
    PRS 40.23
  • melanocyte CL0000148
    CSI 6.67
    rCSI 4.94%
    PRS 75.46
  • neuroblast (sensu Nematoda and Protostomia) CL0000338
    CSI 6.48
    rCSI 7.49%
    PRS 73.93
  • BEST4+ enteroycte CL4030026
    CSI 6.45
    rCSI 8.02%
    PRS 82.35
  • chondrocyte CL0000138
    CSI 6.43
    rCSI 10.22%
    PRS 75.05
  • Schwann cell CL0002573
    CSI 6.36
    rCSI 18.07%
    PRS 77.34
  • podocyte CL0000653
    CSI 6.09
    rCSI 27.07%
    PRS 82.17
  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI 5.78
    rCSI 10%
    PRS 73.61
  • kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001107
    CSI 5.77
    rCSI 14.93%
    PRS 77.21
  • lung pericyte CL0009089
    CSI 5.7
    rCSI 15.04%
    PRS 87.81
  • kidney collecting duct intercalated cell CL1001432
    CSI 5.63
    rCSI 40.19%
    PRS 79.32
  • pulmonary alveolar type 1 cell CL0002062
    CSI 5.51
    rCSI 31.79%
    PRS 78.21
  • diffuse bipolar 4 cell CL4033031
    CSI 5.49
    rCSI 62.84%
    PRS 69.8
  • pulmonary alveolar type 2 cell CL0002063
    CSI 5.41
    rCSI 8.4%
    PRS 85.12
  • subcutaneous adipocyte CL0002521
    CSI 5.39
    rCSI 27.62%
    PRS 84.49
  • periportal region hepatocyte CL0019026
    CSI 5.35
    rCSI 20.81%
    PRS 80.75
  • Mueller cell CL0000636
    CSI 5.27
    rCSI 12.03%
    PRS 73.33
  • Kupffer cell CL0000091
    CSI 5.2
    rCSI 11.89%
    PRS 82.4
  • keratinocyte CL0000312
    CSI 5.16
    rCSI 4.33%
    PRS 84.12
  • alveolar type 1 fibroblast cell CL4028004
    CSI 5.13
    rCSI 5.62%
    PRS 83.52
  • fast muscle cell CL0000190
    CSI 5.12
    rCSI 20%
    PRS 77.68
  • basal cell CL0000646
    CSI 4.99
    rCSI 6.68%
    PRS 80.01
  • cardiac endothelial cell CL0010008
    CSI 4.97
    rCSI 20.04%
    PRS 81.59
  • regular ventricular cardiac myocyte CL0002131
    CSI 4.87
    rCSI 30.42%
    PRS 73.61
  • endocardial cell CL0002350
    CSI 4.77
    rCSI 22.83%
    PRS 78.05
  • glial cell CL0000125
    CSI 4.72
    rCSI 17.98%
    PRS 73.03
  • intestinal epithelial cell CL0002563
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 4.91%
    PRS 79.18
  • ionocyte CL0005006
    CSI 4.66
    rCSI 4.99%
    PRS 83.01
  • fibroblast of cardiac tissue CL0002548
    CSI 4.64
    rCSI 22.22%
    PRS 81.65
  • cholangiocyte CL1000488
    CSI 4.59
    rCSI 27.49%
    PRS 83.31
  • ON-bipolar cell CL0000749
    CSI 4.52
    rCSI 6.72%
    PRS 81.3
  • mesenchymal cell CL0008019
    CSI 4.37
    rCSI 11.1%
    PRS 75.29
  • mature astrocyte CL0002627
    CSI 4.25
    rCSI 18.06%
    PRS 74.03
  • epicardial adipocyte CL1000309
    CSI 4.04
    rCSI 13.13%
    PRS 79.37
  • ciliated columnar cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002145
    CSI 3.87
    rCSI 8.82%
    PRS 75.22
  • tracheobronchial smooth muscle cell CL0019019
    CSI 3.86
    rCSI 6.81%
    PRS 86.34
  • midzonal region hepatocyte CL0019028
    CSI 3.66
    rCSI 8.59%
    PRS 81.35
  • OFFx cell CL4033036
    CSI 3.64
    rCSI 17.11%
    PRS 73.07
  • neural progenitor cell CL0011020
    CSI 3.57
    rCSI 15.72%
    PRS 70.23
  • paneth cell CL0000510
    CSI 3.57
    rCSI 5.27%
    PRS 90.65
  • contractile cell CL0000183
    CSI 3.46
    rCSI 10.21%
    PRS 80.63
  • mesenchymal stem cell of adipose tissue CL0002570
    CSI 3.3
    rCSI 18.37%
    PRS 84.39
  • fibroblast of lung CL0002553
    CSI 3.27
    rCSI 3.04%
    PRS 82.42
  • intrahepatic cholangiocyte CL0002538
    CSI 3.14
    rCSI 7.53%
    PRS 84.77
  • type L enteroendocrine cell CL0002279
    CSI 3.03
    rCSI 5.69%
    PRS 87.83
  • renal principal cell CL0005009
    CSI 3.03
    rCSI 7.88%
    PRS 81.98
  • centrilobular region hepatocyte CL0019029
    CSI 3.02
    rCSI 7.87%
    PRS 79.93
  • OFF-bipolar cell CL0000750
    CSI 3
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 83.08
  • respiratory basal cell CL0002633
    CSI 2.99
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 85.32
  • stem cell CL0000034
    CSI 2.99
    rCSI 2.88%
    PRS 75.37
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine CL0009017
    CSI 2.93
    rCSI 7.89%
    PRS 85.8
  • hepatocyte CL0000182
    CSI 2.87
    rCSI 5.13%
    PRS 80.85
  • VIP GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023016
    CSI 2.74
    rCSI 3.27%
    PRS 64.34
  • OFF midget ganglion cell CL4033047
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 6.6%
    PRS 72.7%
  • pancreatic stellate cell CL0002410
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 85.1%
  • enterocyte of epithelium of small intestine CL1000334
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 7.7%
    PRS 88.6%
  • pancreatic ductal cell CL0002079
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 1.5%
    PRS 84.4%
  • P/D1 enteroendocrine cell CL0002268
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 88.5%
  • pancreatic PP cell CL0002275
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 3.9%
    PRS 88.0%
  • L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023041
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 62.2%
  • pancreatic epsilon cell CL0005019
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 4.8%
    PRS 89.0%
  • cell of skeletal muscle CL0000188
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 11.3%
    PRS 87.8%
  • transit amplifying cell of small intestine CL0009012
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 4.6%
    PRS 88.6%
  • cardiac blood vessel endothelial cell CL0010006
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 7.8%
    PRS 74.8%
  • paneth cell of epithelium of small intestine CL1000343
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 87.9%
  • midbrain dopaminergic neuron CL2000097
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 7.5%
    PRS 77.5%
  • erythroblast CL0000765
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 3.6%
    PRS 86.6%
  • skeletal muscle satellite stem cell CL0008011
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 6.8%
    PRS 90.6%
  • type B pancreatic cell CL0000169
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 81.0%
  • sncg GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023015
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 65.7%
  • stromal cell CL0000499
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 4.9%
    PRS 76.8%
  • tendon cell CL0000388
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 4.6%
    PRS 87.9%
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 2.8%
    PRS 81.7%
  • pancreatic acinar cell CL0002064
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 86.6%
  • enteroendocrine cell of small intestine CL0009006
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 88.4%
  • neuroendocrine cell CL0000165
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 7.9%
    PRS 89.2%
  • erythroid lineage cell CL0000764
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 13.2%
    PRS 89.4%
  • muscle cell CL0000187
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 4.2%
    PRS 89.7%
  • pancreatic D cell CL0000173
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 84.0%
  • amacrine cell CL0000561
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 6.0%
    PRS 71.4%
  • keratocyte CL0002363
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 84.4%
  • forebrain radial glial cell CL0013000
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 6.8%
    PRS 83.1%
  • caudal ganglionic eminence derived cortical interneuron CL4023064
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 63.7%
  • kidney distal convoluted tubule epithelial cell CL1000849
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 23.2%
    PRS 77.7%
  • type EC enteroendocrine cell CL0000577
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 8.2%
    PRS 85.3%
  • mesothelial cell CL0000077
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 9.0%
    PRS 60.3%
  • pancreatic A cell CL0000171
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 84.6%
  • retinal ganglion cell CL0000740
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 5.2%
    PRS 67.8%
  • lung ciliated cell CL1000271
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 2.8%
    PRS 74.2%
  • blood vessel smooth muscle cell CL0019018
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 20.1%
    PRS 76.2%
  • retinal pigment epithelial cell CL0002586
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 5.0%
    PRS 77.4%
  • small intestine goblet cell CL1000495
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 5.5%
    PRS 86.5%
  • kidney loop of Henle thick ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001106
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 22.6%
    PRS 76.0%
  • macroglial cell CL0000126
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 7.0%
    PRS 78.3%
  • lung secretory cell CL1000272
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 6.8%
    PRS 81.7%
  • VIP GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023016
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 64.3%
  • hepatocyte CL0000182
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 80.9%
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine CL0009017
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 7.9%
    PRS 85.8%
  • stem cell CL0000034
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 75.4%
  • respiratory basal cell CL0002633
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 85.3%
  • OFF-bipolar cell CL0000750
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 83.1%
  • centrilobular region hepatocyte CL0019029
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 7.9%
    PRS 79.9%
  • renal principal cell CL0005009
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 7.9%
    PRS 82.0%
  • type L enteroendocrine cell CL0002279
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 5.7%
    PRS 87.8%
  • intrahepatic cholangiocyte CL0002538
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 7.5%
    PRS 84.8%
  • fibroblast of lung CL0002553
    CSI 3.3
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 82.4%
  • mesenchymal stem cell of adipose tissue CL0002570
    CSI 3.3
    rCSI 18.4%
    PRS 84.4%
  • contractile cell CL0000183
    CSI 3.5
    rCSI 10.2%
    PRS 80.6%
  • paneth cell CL0000510
    CSI 3.6
    rCSI 5.3%
    PRS 90.7%
  • neural progenitor cell CL0011020
    CSI 3.6
    rCSI 15.7%
    PRS 70.2%
  • OFFx cell CL4033036
    CSI 3.6
    rCSI 17.1%
    PRS 73.1%
  • midzonal region hepatocyte CL0019028
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 8.6%
    PRS 81.4%
  • tracheobronchial smooth muscle cell CL0019019
    CSI 3.9
    rCSI 6.8%
    PRS 86.3%
  • ciliated columnar cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002145
    CSI 3.9
    rCSI 8.8%
    PRS 75.2%
  • epicardial adipocyte CL1000309
    CSI 4.0
    rCSI 13.1%
    PRS 79.4%
  • mature astrocyte CL0002627
    CSI 4.3
    rCSI 18.1%
    PRS 74.0%
  • mesenchymal cell CL0008019
    CSI 4.4
    rCSI 11.1%
    PRS 75.3%
  • ON-bipolar cell CL0000749
    CSI 4.5
    rCSI 6.7%
    PRS 81.3%
  • cholangiocyte CL1000488
    CSI 4.6
    rCSI 27.5%
    PRS 83.3%
  • fibroblast of cardiac tissue CL0002548
    CSI 4.6
    rCSI 22.2%
    PRS 81.7%
  • ionocyte CL0005006
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 5.0%
    PRS 83.0%
  • intestinal epithelial cell CL0002563
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 4.9%
    PRS 79.2%
  • glial cell CL0000125
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 18.0%
    PRS 73.0%
  • endocardial cell CL0002350
    CSI 4.8
    rCSI 22.8%
    PRS 78.1%
  • regular ventricular cardiac myocyte CL0002131
    CSI 4.9
    rCSI 30.4%
    PRS 73.6%
  • cardiac endothelial cell CL0010008
    CSI 5.0
    rCSI 20.0%
    PRS 81.6%
  • basal cell CL0000646
    CSI 5.0
    rCSI 6.7%
    PRS 80.0%
  • fast muscle cell CL0000190
    CSI 5.1
    rCSI 20.0%
    PRS 77.7%
  • alveolar type 1 fibroblast cell CL4028004
    CSI 5.1
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 83.5%
  • keratinocyte CL0000312
    CSI 5.2
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 84.1%
  • Kupffer cell CL0000091
    CSI 5.2
    rCSI 11.9%
    PRS 82.4%
  • Mueller cell CL0000636
    CSI 5.3
    rCSI 12.0%
    PRS 73.3%
  • periportal region hepatocyte CL0019026
    CSI 5.4
    rCSI 20.8%
    PRS 80.8%
  • subcutaneous adipocyte CL0002521
    CSI 5.4
    rCSI 27.6%
    PRS 84.5%
  • pulmonary alveolar type 2 cell CL0002063
    CSI 5.4
    rCSI 8.4%
    PRS 85.1%
  • diffuse bipolar 4 cell CL4033031
    CSI 5.5
    rCSI 62.8%
    PRS 69.8%
  • pulmonary alveolar type 1 cell CL0002062
    CSI 5.5
    rCSI 31.8%
    PRS 78.2%
  • kidney collecting duct intercalated cell CL1001432
    CSI 5.6
    rCSI 40.2%
    PRS 79.3%
  • lung pericyte CL0009089
    CSI 5.7
    rCSI 15.0%
    PRS 87.8%
  • kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001107
    CSI 5.8
    rCSI 14.9%
    PRS 77.2%
  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI 5.8
    rCSI 10.0%
    PRS 73.6%
  • podocyte CL0000653
    CSI 6.1
    rCSI 27.1%
    PRS 82.2%
  • Schwann cell CL0002573
    CSI 6.4
    rCSI 18.1%
    PRS 77.3%
  • chondrocyte CL0000138
    CSI 6.4
    rCSI 10.2%
    PRS 75.1%
  • BEST4+ enteroycte CL4030026
    CSI 6.5
    rCSI 8.0%
    PRS 82.4%
  • neuroblast (sensu Nematoda and Protostomia) CL0000338
    CSI 6.5
    rCSI 7.5%
    PRS 73.9%
  • melanocyte CL0000148
    CSI 6.7
    rCSI 4.9%
    PRS 75.5%
  • medial ganglionic eminence derived interneuron CL4023063
    CSI 6.9
    rCSI 68.6%
    PRS 40.2%
  • hepatic stellate cell CL0000632
    CSI 7.1
    rCSI 26.5%
    PRS 74.4%
  • GABAergic neuron CL0000617
    CSI 7.2
    rCSI 24.2%
    PRS 65.8%
  • microcirculation associated smooth muscle cell CL0008035
    CSI 7.3
    rCSI 21.1%
    PRS 81.0%
  • diffuse bipolar 3b cell CL4033030
    CSI 7.7
    rCSI 51.2%
    PRS 76.2%
  • kidney interstitial alternatively activated macrophage CL1000695
    CSI 7.8
    rCSI 20.3%
    PRS 82.8%

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 [SOX6](/details-gene/55553) (SRY-box transcription factor 6) is a protein-coding gene that functions as a DNA-binding transcriptional regulator. As a member of the SOX (SRY-related HMG-box) family of transcription factors, it plays a critical role in the developmental fate of various cell lineages. **Overall**, expression data reveals that [SOX6](/details-gene/55553) is a highly significant marker for specific neuronal populations, particularly [pvalb GABAergic cortical interneurons](/details-cell/CL4023018) and [sst GABAergic cortical interneurons](/details-cell/CL4023017), as well as cells of the oligodendrocyte lineage. Its involvement in biological processes such as [brain development](/details-gene/GO:0007420), [cartilage development](/details-gene/GO:0051216), and [muscle organ development](/details-gene/GO:0007517) underscores its pleiotropic functions. Recent studies have linked de novo variants in [SOX6](/details-gene/55553) to a neurodevelopmental syndrome, highlighting its clinical importance ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2020.04.015)). ## Cellular Roles and Expression Landscape The expression profile of [SOX6](/details-gene/55553) indicates a highly specialized role, predominantly within the central nervous system and in muscle tissue. **Overall**, the gene shows the highest significance in several key cell types: * **Inhibitory Neurons:** [SOX6](/details-gene/55553) is an exceptionally strong marker for specific subtypes of inhibitory interneurons, including [pvalb GABAergic cortical interneurons](/details-cell/CL4023018) (CSI: 51.86) and [sst GABAergic cortical interneurons](/details-cell/CL4023017) (CSI: 50.75). Its high significance in [inhibitory interneurons](/details-cell/CL0000498) more broadly suggests a fundamental role in establishing or maintaining the identity and function of GABAergic circuits in the brain. * **Oligodendrocyte Lineage:** The gene is highly expressed in both [differentiation-committed oligodendrocyte precursors](/details-cell/CL4023059) (CSI: 41.01) and [oligodendrocyte precursor cells](/details-cell/CL0002453) (CSI: 36.15). This is consistent with its annotated function in [spinal cord oligodendrocyte cell differentiation](/details-gene/GO:0021529) and points to a critical role in myelination. * **Glial and Ependymal Cells:** Significant expression is also observed in other glial populations, including [ependymal cells](/details-cell/CL0000065), [Bergmann glial cells](/details-cell/CL0000644), and [astrocytes](/details-cell/CL0000127), indicating a widespread involvement in CNS homeostasis and development. * **Muscle and Other Tissues:** Outside of the CNS, [SOX6](/details-gene/55553) is a prominent marker for [cardiac muscle cells](/details-cell/CL0000746) (CSI: 40.53). This distinct expression pattern, coupled with its role in the [negative regulation of cardiac muscle cell differentiation](/details-gene/GO:2000726), suggests it is important for maintaining the mature cardiac phenotype. Expression is also noted in specialized epithelial cells, such as [kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cells](/details-cell/CL1001111), and in [adipocytes](/details-cell/CL0000136). This expression landscape paints a picture of [SOX6](/details-gene/55553) as a master regulator driving cell fate commitment and differentiation in multiple, distinct developmental pathways. ## Pathways and Molecular Function [SOX6](/details-gene/55553) functions primarily as a [DNA-binding transcription factor activity, rna polymerase ii-specific](/details-gene/GO:0000981) and can act as a [DNA-binding transcription repressor activity](/details-gene/GO:0001217). Its activity is localized to the [nucleus](/details-gene/GO:0005634), where it binds to [chromatin](/details-gene/GO:0000785) to regulate gene expression. The biological processes governed by [SOX6](/details-gene/55553) are diverse and reflect its expression pattern: * **Neurodevelopment:** It is deeply involved in [central nervous system development](/details-gene/GO:0007417), which is consistent with its high expression in various neuronal and glial cell types. * **Chondrogenesis:** [SOX6](/details-gene/55553) is a key regulator of cartilage formation, implicated in [cartilage condensation](/details-gene/GO:0001502), [cartilage development](/details-gene/GO:0051216), and the positive regulation of [chondrocyte differentiation](/details-gene/GO:0032332). * **Myogenesis:** The gene participates in [muscle organ development](/details-gene/GO:0007517) and is specifically noted for its role in the [negative regulation of cardiac muscle cell differentiation](/details-gene/GO:2000726), suggesting it helps maintain the terminally differentiated state of cardiomyocytes. Mechanistically, [SOX6](/details-gene/55553) is a known component of the Wnt signaling pathway. It participates in the '[Deactivation of the beta-catenin transactivating complex](/details-gene/R-HSA-3769402)' and '[Tcf dependent signaling in response to wnt](/details-gene/R-HSA-201681)'. This places it as a key downstream effector that can repress Wnt target genes, a function critical for controlling cell fate decisions during development. ## Research Directions The established roles of [SOX6](/details-gene/55553) in neurodevelopment and its high specificity for certain cell types present several compelling avenues for future research, particularly in the context of neurological disorders. **Proposed Hypotheses:** 1. Given that de novo variants cause a neurodevelopmental syndrome ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2020.04.015)), it is hypothesized that haploinsufficiency of [SOX6](/details-gene/55553) impairs the terminal differentiation or functional maturation of [pvalb GABAergic cortical interneurons](/details-cell/CL4023018) and [oligodendrocyte precursor cells](/details-cell/CL0002453). This disruption likely leads to an excitatory/inhibitory imbalance and defective myelination, forming the cellular basis of the cognitive deficits and craniosynostosis observed in patients. 2. Based on its role in negatively regulating cardiac muscle differentiation, it is hypothesized that [SOX6](/details-gene/55553) acts as a crucial gatekeeper for maintaining the differentiated state of mature [cardiac muscle cells](/details-cell/CL0000746). Pathological stressors, such as ischemia, may downregulate [SOX6](/details-gene/55553) expression, permitting a de-differentiation program that contributes to adverse cardiac remodeling. **Experimental Approach:** To test the first hypothesis, patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) harboring a pathogenic [SOX6](/details-gene/55553) variant could be differentiated into cortical organoids. By comparing these to isogenic, CRISPR-corrected control organoids, researchers could use single-cell RNA sequencing and electrophysiology to determine if the developmental trajectory, final proportions, and functional integration of inhibitory interneuron subtypes are compromised. Similarly, differentiation into oligodendrocytes would reveal any defects in maturation or myelin production. **Therapeutic Potential:** As a therapeutic target, [SOX6](/details-gene/55553) is not a candidate for inhibition, as loss-of-function variants are directly linked to disease. Therapeutic strategies would need to focus on gene augmentation or activation. For its associated neurodevelopmental syndrome, this could involve gene replacement therapies aimed at restoring [SOX6](/details-gene/55553) levels in the developing brain. However, its pleiotropic roles in other essential tissues like cartilage and heart muscle present a significant safety challenge. Any therapeutic approach would demand highly precise, cell-type-specific delivery mechanisms to avoid off-target effects during critical developmental windows.

Genular Protein ID: 358693696

Symbol: SOX6_HUMAN

Name: N/A

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 11255018

Title: Cloning, characterization and chromosome mapping of the human SOX6 gene.

PubMed ID: 11255018

DOI: 10.1016/s0378-1119(01)00346-8

PubMed ID: 11230166

Title: Towards a catalog of human genes and proteins: sequencing and analysis of 500 novel complete protein coding human cDNAs.

PubMed ID: 11230166

DOI: 10.1101/gr.gr1547r

PubMed ID: 16554811

Title: Human chromosome 11 DNA sequence and analysis including novel gene identification.

PubMed ID: 16554811

DOI: 10.1038/nature04632

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: 1614875

Title: A conserved family of genes related to the testis determining gene, SRY.

PubMed ID: 1614875

DOI: 10.1093/nar/20.11.2887

PubMed ID: 16442531

Title: Repression of SOX6 transcriptional activity by SUMO modification.

PubMed ID: 16442531

DOI: 10.1016/j.febslet.2006.01.031

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: 23186163

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

PubMed ID: 23186163

DOI: 10.1021/pr300630k

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: 32442410

Title: De Novo SOX6 Variants Cause a Neurodevelopmental Syndrome Associated with ADHD, Craniosynostosis, and Osteochondromas.

PubMed ID: 32442410

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2020.04.015

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 828
  • Mass: 91921
  • Checksum: 38CA781528C839CF
  • Sequence:
  • MSSKQATSPF ACAADGEDAM TQDLTSREKE EGSDQHVASH LPLHPIMHNK PHSEELPTLV 
    STIQQDADWD SVLSSQQRME SENNKLCSLY SFRNTSTSPH KPDEGSRDRE IMTSVTFGTP 
    ERRKGSLADV VDTLKQKKLE EMTRTEQEDS SCMEKLLSKD WKEKMERLNT SELLGEIKGT 
    PESLAEKERQ LSTMITQLIS LREQLLAAHD EQKKLAASQI EKQRQQMDLA RQQQEQIARQ 
    QQQLLQQQHK INLLQQQIQV QGHMPPLMIP IFPHDQRTLA AAAAAQQGFL FPPGITYKPG 
    DNYPVQFIPS TMAAAAASGL SPLQLQKGHV SHPQINQRLK GLSDRFGRNL DTFEHGGGHS 
    YNHKQIEQLY AAQLASMQVS PGAKMPSTPQ PPNTAGTVSP TGIKNEKRGT SPVTQVKDEA 
    AAQPLNLSSR PKTAEPVKSP TSPTQNLFPA SKTSPVNLPN KSSIPSPIGG SLGRGSSLDI 
    LSSLNSPALF GDQDTVMKAI QEARKMREQI QREQQQQQPH GVDGKLSSIN NMGLNSCRNE 
    KERTRFENLG PQLTGKSNED GKLGPGVIDL TRPEDAEGSK AMNGSAAKLQ QYYCWPTGGA 
    TVAEARVYRD ARGRASSEPH IKRPMNAFMV WAKDERRKIL QAFPDMHNSN ISKILGSRWK 
    SMSNQEKQPY YEEQARLSKI HLEKYPNYKY KPRPKRTCIV DGKKLRIGEY KQLMRSRRQE 
    MRQFFTVGQQ PQIPITTGTG VVYPGAITMA TTTPSPQMTS DCSSTSASPE PSLPVIQSTY 
    GMKTDGGSLA GNEMINGEDE MEMYDDYEDD PKSDYSSENE APEAVSAN