Details for: BCKDHB

Gene ID: 594

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: BCKDHB

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000083123

Description: branched chain keto acid dehydrogenase E1 subunit beta

Selected Context(s):  Overall

Cell Significance Landscape

Contexts:

Associated with

Significant Cells

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

  • lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023011
    CSI 31.01
    rCSI 52.04%
    PRS 35.27
  • Bergmann glial cell CL0000644
    CSI 24.38
    rCSI 33.36%
    PRS 47.16
  • hepatocyte CL0000182
    CSI 24.36
    rCSI 43.6%
    PRS 50.88
  • astrocyte of the cerebral cortex CL0002605
    CSI 20.24
    rCSI 45.38%
    PRS 36
  • double negative thymocyte CL0002489
    CSI 13.63
    rCSI 9.47%
    PRS 62.35
  • adipocyte CL0000136
    CSI 13.59
    rCSI 17.44%
    PRS 46.33
  • L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023041
    CSI 11.81
    rCSI 42.49%
    PRS 33.96
  • lung secretory cell CL1000272
    CSI 11
    rCSI 27.23%
    PRS 50.2
  • L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4023040
    CSI 10.61
    rCSI 25.78%
    PRS 34.05
  • glioblast CL0000030
    CSI 10.49
    rCSI 16.73%
    PRS 45.57
  • sncg GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023015
    CSI 10.06
    rCSI 16.19%
    PRS 37.4
  • renal principal cell CL0005009
    CSI 9.71
    rCSI 25.22%
    PRS 56.65
  • cardiac muscle cell CL0000746
    CSI 9.61
    rCSI 13.79%
    PRS 42.64
  • erythroblast CL0000765
    CSI 8.95
    rCSI 23.75%
    PRS 65.27
  • small intestine goblet cell CL1000495
    CSI 8.78
    rCSI 19.24%
    PRS 61.35
  • naive thymus-derived CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000900
    CSI 8.66
    rCSI 6.08%
    PRS 72.47
  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI 8.52
    rCSI 14.73%
    PRS 42.56
  • GABAergic amacrine cell CL4030027
    CSI 8.44
    rCSI 28.89%
    PRS 42.42
  • fibroblast of lung CL0002553
    CSI 8.36
    rCSI 7.78%
    PRS 52.01
  • corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023013
    CSI 7.6
    rCSI 44.77%
    PRS 36.71
  • intestine goblet cell CL0019031
    CSI 7.33
    rCSI 6.51%
    PRS 50.63
  • caudal ganglionic eminence derived cortical interneuron CL4023064
    CSI 7.21
    rCSI 12.73%
    PRS 34.29
  • L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023038
    CSI 6.92
    rCSI 21.64%
    PRS 36.68
  • retinal bipolar neuron CL0000748
    CSI 6.76
    rCSI 12.66%
    PRS 41.3
  • renal alpha-intercalated cell CL0005011
    CSI 6.65
    rCSI 8.88%
    PRS 60.95
  • ionocyte CL0005006
    CSI 6.51
    rCSI 6.98%
    PRS 50.59
  • stem cell CL0000034
    CSI 6.49
    rCSI 6.26%
    PRS 42.82
  • rod bipolar cell CL0000751
    CSI 6.47
    rCSI 11.63%
    PRS 45.46
  • respiratory suprabasal cell CL4033048
    CSI 6.46
    rCSI 8.29%
    PRS 57.12
  • epicardial adipocyte CL1000309
    CSI 6.27
    rCSI 20.41%
    PRS 53.64
  • keratinocyte CL0000312
    CSI 6.18
    rCSI 5.18%
    PRS 57.08
  • melanocyte CL0000148
    CSI 5.74
    rCSI 4.25%
    PRS 45.15
  • intestinal epithelial cell CL0002563
    CSI 5.57
    rCSI 5.82%
    PRS 51.19
  • neuroblast (sensu Nematoda and Protostomia) CL0000338
    CSI 5.5
    rCSI 6.36%
    PRS 46.13
  • dopaminergic neuron CL0000700
    CSI 5.46
    rCSI 30.85%
    PRS 38.04
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 5.43
    rCSI 8.3%
    PRS 52.9
  • central nervous system neuron CL2000029
    CSI 5.43
    rCSI 39.92%
    PRS 39.64
  • ependymal cell CL0000065
    CSI 5.4
    rCSI 10.96%
    PRS 33.24
  • vascular leptomeningeal cell CL4023051
    CSI 5.39
    rCSI 9.46%
    PRS 44.42
  • retinal ganglion cell CL0000740
    CSI 5.22
    rCSI 11.54%
    PRS 39.51
  • radial glial cell CL0000681
    CSI 5.21
    rCSI 7.24%
    PRS 51.44
  • macroglial cell CL0000126
    CSI 5.16
    rCSI 13.27%
    PRS 53.27
  • hepatic stellate cell CL0000632
    CSI 5.15
    rCSI 19.29%
    PRS 44.67
  • near-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023012
    CSI 5.12
    rCSI 19.35%
    PRS 36.1
  • interneuron CL0000099
    CSI 5.09
    rCSI 10.22%
    PRS 41.61
  • Kupffer cell CL0000091
    CSI 4.92
    rCSI 11.25%
    PRS 51.69
  • Mueller cell CL0000636
    CSI 4.62
    rCSI 10.55%
    PRS 44.86
  • pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023018
    CSI 4.44
    rCSI 5.53%
    PRS 33.55
  • kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001107
    CSI 4.34
    rCSI 11.22%
    PRS 47.75
  • retinal cone cell CL0000573
    CSI 4.16
    rCSI 6.69%
    PRS 42.4
  • renal beta-intercalated cell CL0002201
    CSI 4.07
    rCSI 9.7%
    PRS 53.82
  • goblet cell CL0000160
    CSI 3.98
    rCSI 3.76%
    PRS 52.47
  • retinal rod cell CL0000604
    CSI 3.93
    rCSI 6.92%
    PRS 49.84
  • epithelial cell of proximal tubule CL0002306
    CSI 3.93
    rCSI 9.59%
    PRS 46.96
  • central memory CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000904
    CSI 3.91
    rCSI 2.31%
    PRS 68.96
  • VIP GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023016
    CSI 3.9
    rCSI 4.66%
    PRS 35.15
  • inhibitory interneuron CL0000498
    CSI 3.73
    rCSI 8.61%
    PRS 42.54
  • periportal region hepatocyte CL0019026
    CSI 3.72
    rCSI 14.48%
    PRS 59.61
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 3.69
    rCSI 10.17%
    PRS 48.36
  • subcutaneous adipocyte CL0002521
    CSI 3.48
    rCSI 17.82%
    PRS 56.37
  • BEST4+ enteroycte CL4030026
    CSI 3.47
    rCSI 4.31%
    PRS 54.43
  • sst GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023017
    CSI 3.41
    rCSI 4.4%
    PRS 36.32
  • brush cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002075
    CSI 3.39
    rCSI 10.06%
    PRS 62.83
  • cardiac neuron CL0010022
    CSI 3.29
    rCSI 10.53%
    PRS 49.17
  • midzonal region hepatocyte CL0019028
    CSI 3.22
    rCSI 7.55%
    PRS 59.41
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine CL0009017
    CSI 3.15
    rCSI 8.48%
    PRS 60.44
  • epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract CL0002632
    CSI 3.14
    rCSI 2.44%
    PRS 53.09
  • mucosal invariant T cell CL0000940
    CSI 3.11
    rCSI 2.52%
    PRS 62.3
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 2.45%
    PRS 39.43
  • kidney connecting tubule epithelial cell CL1000768
    CSI 3.08
    rCSI 7.82%
    PRS 42.08
  • pancreatic D cell CL0000173
    CSI 3.07
    rCSI 3.02%
    PRS 54.83
  • secretory cell CL0000151
    CSI 3.03
    rCSI 3.16%
    PRS 52.68
  • fibroblast of cardiac tissue CL0002548
    CSI 2.92
    rCSI 14.01%
    PRS 51.51
  • pulmonary alveolar type 1 cell CL0002062
    CSI 2.87
    rCSI 16.52%
    PRS 52.77
  • amacrine cell CL0000561
    CSI 2.84
    rCSI 8.24%
    PRS 42.73
  • mesothelial cell CL0000077
    CSI 2.84
    rCSI 11.11%
    PRS 28.9
  • direct pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023026
    CSI 2.78
    rCSI 66.65%
    PRS 34.73
  • alveolar type 1 fibroblast cell CL4028004
    CSI 2.76
    rCSI 3.03%
    PRS 56.01
  • indirect pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023029
    CSI 2.74
    rCSI 66.23%
    PRS 35.7
  • lung pericyte CL0009089
    CSI 2.69
    rCSI 7.11%
    PRS 60.6
  • lung neuroendocrine cell CL1000223
    CSI 2.69
    rCSI 3.98%
    PRS 57.69
  • neuron CL0000540
    CSI 2.66
    rCSI 7.09%
    PRS 43.21
  • neural progenitor cell CL0011020
    CSI 2.66
    rCSI 11.71%
    PRS 44.3
  • regular ventricular cardiac myocyte CL0002131
    CSI 2.65
    rCSI 16.55%
    PRS 44.33
  • colon epithelial cell CL0011108
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 2.73%
    PRS 49.12
  • kidney interstitial alternatively activated macrophage CL1000695
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 6.77%
    PRS 51.48
  • blood vessel endothelial cell CL0000071
    CSI 2.58
    rCSI 5.36%
    PRS 49.63
  • adventitial cell CL0002503
    CSI 2.55
    rCSI 6.1%
    PRS 61.77
  • choroid plexus epithelial cell CL0000706
    CSI 2.53
    rCSI 4.14%
    PRS 42.12
  • retinal pigment epithelial cell CL0002586
    CSI 2.52
    rCSI 5%
    PRS 50.6
  • transit amplifying cell of colon CL0009011
    CSI 2.49
    rCSI 2.93%
    PRS 55.34
  • mature astrocyte CL0002627
    CSI 2.48
    rCSI 10.55%
    PRS 47.26
  • stromal cell CL0000499
    CSI 2.43
    rCSI 6.84%
    PRS 50.48
  • cardiac endothelial cell CL0010008
    CSI 2.37
    rCSI 9.54%
    PRS 50.64
  • mature T cell CL0002419
    CSI 2.34
    rCSI 1.82%
    PRS 70.32
  • endocardial cell CL0002350
    CSI 2.33
    rCSI 11.14%
    PRS 52.13
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI 2.29
    rCSI 3.66%
    PRS 56.19
  • corneal epithelial cell CL0000575
    CSI 2.28
    rCSI 6.52%
    PRS 67.55
  • naive B cell CL0000788
    CSI 2.17
    rCSI 1.86%
    PRS 59.97
  • tracheobronchial smooth muscle cell CL0019019
    CSI 2.14
    rCSI 3.78%
    PRS 60.59
  • helper T cell CL0000912
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 0.5%
    PRS 59.5%
  • erythroid progenitor cell CL0000038
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 62.7%
  • kidney distal convoluted tubule epithelial cell CL1000849
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 4.2%
    PRS 52.0%
  • pancreatic PP cell CL0002275
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 67.1%
  • medium spiny neuron CL1001474
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 4.6%
    PRS 39.4%
  • starburst amacrine cell CL0004232
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 5.0%
    PRS 46.0%
  • flat midget bipolar cell CL4033033
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 46.9%
  • S cone cell CL0003050
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 49.9%
  • diffuse bipolar 4 cell CL4033031
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 7.6%
    PRS 44.3%
  • diffuse bipolar 1 cell CL4033027
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 5.4%
    PRS 46.8%
  • diffuse bipolar 2 cell CL4033028
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 49.3%
  • enterocyte of epithelium of large intestine CL0002071
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 4.0%
    PRS 64.7%
  • colon goblet cell CL0009039
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 63.0%
  • innate lymphoid cell CL0001065
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 56.1%
  • enteroglial cell CL4040002
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 4.4%
    PRS 59.0%
  • H1 horizontal cell CL0004217
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 53.0%
  • glial cell CL0000125
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 44.4%
  • keratocyte CL0002363
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 61.1%
  • chondrocyte CL0000138
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 1.5%
    PRS 44.8%
  • kidney loop of Henle thick ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001106
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 8.2%
    PRS 51.4%
  • pancreatic ductal cell CL0002079
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 54.7%
  • serotonergic neuron CL0000850
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 4.5%
    PRS 37.4%
  • cerebellar neuron CL1001611
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 9.0%
    PRS 39.9%
  • alveolar adventitial fibroblast CL4028006
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 53.6%
  • L5/6 near-projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030067
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 40.3%
  • L2/3 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030059
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 41.5%
  • OFFx cell CL4033036
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 5.2%
    PRS 48.4%
  • regular atrial cardiac myocyte CL0002129
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 3.6%
    PRS 51.2%
  • neuroendocrine cell CL0000165
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 4.4%
    PRS 68.8%
  • diffuse bipolar 6 cell CL4033032
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 5.9%
    PRS 48.3%
  • luminal epithelial cell of mammary gland CL0002326
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 68.4%
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of colon CL0009043
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 8.8%
    PRS 70.6%
  • duct epithelial cell CL0000068
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 55.8%
  • mesodermal cell CL0000222
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 1.5%
    PRS 50.2%
  • paneth cell CL0000510
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 69.3%
  • acinar cell of salivary gland CL0002623
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 29.7%
    PRS 74.1%
  • parietal epithelial cell CL1000452
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 44.2%
  • respiratory basal cell CL0002633
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 1.4%
    PRS 58.1%
  • GABAergic neuron CL0000617
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 4.5%
    PRS 39.0%
  • podocyte CL0000653
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 6.0%
    PRS 51.3%
  • contractile cell CL0000183
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 50.6%
  • plasmacytoid dendritic cell, human CL0001058
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 1.0%
    PRS 54.7%
  • H2 horizontal cell CL0004218
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 7.1%
    PRS 50.9%
  • L4 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030063
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 40.5%
  • OFF midget ganglion cell CL4033047
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 30.3%
    PRS 45.2%
  • pulmonary alveolar type 2 cell CL0002063
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 60.9%
  • mucus secreting cell CL0000319
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 63.4%
  • differentiation-committed oligodendrocyte precursor CL4023059
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 45.1%
  • endothelial cell of pericentral hepatic sinusoid CL0019022
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 5.0%
    PRS 62.8%
  • myoepithelial cell CL0000185
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 4.2%
    PRS 60.8%
  • bronchus fibroblast of lung CL2000093
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 1.4%
    PRS 52.7%
  • ON parasol ganglion cell CL4033052
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 24.7%
    PRS 43.9%
  • effector memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000913
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 67.0%
  • ON midget ganglion cell CL4033046
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 35.8%
    PRS 43.9%
  • type B pancreatic cell CL0000169
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 3.9%
    PRS 50.0%
  • hematopoietic stem cell CL0000037
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 1.2%
    PRS 55.8%
  • glutamatergic neuron CL0000679
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 3.9%
    PRS 44.5%
  • centrilobular region hepatocyte CL0019029
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 5.0%
    PRS 58.6%
  • chandelier pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023036
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 6.1%
    PRS 39.1%
  • pancreatic A cell CL0000171
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 55.5%
  • Schwann cell CL0002573
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 5.7%
    PRS 50.9%
  • blood vessel smooth muscle cell CL0019018
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 16.5%
    PRS 45.9%
  • cerebellar granule cell CL0001031
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 46.8%
  • common myeloid progenitor CL0000049
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 53.4%
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 48.8%
  • tracheobronchial smooth muscle cell CL0019019
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 60.6%
  • naive B cell CL0000788
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 60.0%
  • corneal epithelial cell CL0000575
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 6.5%
    PRS 67.6%
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 3.7%
    PRS 56.2%
  • endocardial cell CL0002350
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 11.1%
    PRS 52.1%
  • mature T cell CL0002419
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 70.3%
  • cardiac endothelial cell CL0010008
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 9.5%
    PRS 50.6%
  • stromal cell CL0000499
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 6.8%
    PRS 50.5%
  • mature astrocyte CL0002627
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 10.6%
    PRS 47.3%
  • transit amplifying cell of colon CL0009011
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 55.3%
  • retinal pigment epithelial cell CL0002586
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 5.0%
    PRS 50.6%
  • choroid plexus epithelial cell CL0000706
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 42.1%
  • adventitial cell CL0002503
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 6.1%
    PRS 61.8%
  • blood vessel endothelial cell CL0000071
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 5.4%
    PRS 49.6%
  • kidney interstitial alternatively activated macrophage CL1000695
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 6.8%
    PRS 51.5%
  • colon epithelial cell CL0011108
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 49.1%
  • regular ventricular cardiac myocyte CL0002131
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 16.6%
    PRS 44.3%
  • neural progenitor cell CL0011020
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 11.7%
    PRS 44.3%
  • neuron CL0000540
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 7.1%
    PRS 43.2%
  • lung neuroendocrine cell CL1000223
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 4.0%
    PRS 57.7%
  • lung pericyte CL0009089
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 7.1%
    PRS 60.6%
  • indirect pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023029
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 66.2%
    PRS 35.7%
  • alveolar type 1 fibroblast cell CL4028004
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 56.0%
  • direct pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023026
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 66.7%
    PRS 34.7%
  • mesothelial cell CL0000077
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 11.1%
    PRS 28.9%
  • amacrine cell CL0000561
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 8.2%
    PRS 42.7%
  • pulmonary alveolar type 1 cell CL0002062
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 16.5%
    PRS 52.8%
  • fibroblast of cardiac tissue CL0002548
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 14.0%
    PRS 51.5%
  • secretory cell CL0000151
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 3.2%
    PRS 52.7%
  • pancreatic D cell CL0000173
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 54.8%
  • kidney connecting tubule epithelial cell CL1000768
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 7.8%
    PRS 42.1%
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 39.4%
  • mucosal invariant T cell CL0000940
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 62.3%
  • epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract CL0002632
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 53.1%
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine CL0009017
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 8.5%
    PRS 60.4%

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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## Summary [BCKDHB](/details-gene/594) encodes the E1 beta subunit of the mitochondrial branched-chain alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase (BCKD) complex. This enzyme complex plays an indispensable role in the catabolism of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) such as leucine, isoleucine, and valine. Functionally, it is a critical gatekeeper for BCAA metabolism, and its activity is essential for cellular energy homeostasis. Consistent with this fundamental metabolic role, [BCKDHB](/details-gene/594) shows significant expression across a wide array of cell types, including various neurons and glial cells in the central nervous system, as well as in key metabolic tissues like the liver and adipose tissue. Loss-of-function mutations in this gene are the cause of Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) type 1B ([248611](https://omim.org/entry/248611)), a severe metabolic disorder characterized by the toxic accumulation of BCAAs and their ketoacid derivatives [Link](https://doi.org/10.1172/jci114690). ## Cellular Roles and Expression Landscape The expression profile of [BCKDHB](/details-gene/594) underscores its widespread importance in cellular metabolism across multiple organ systems. **Overall**, the gene demonstrates exceptionally high significance in cells with high metabolic activity or specialized metabolic functions. A primary site of [BCKDHB](/details-gene/594) significance is the central nervous system. It is a top marker in neuronal populations, such as `lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron` (CL4023011), and in glial cells, including `Bergmann glial cell` (CL0000644) and `astrocyte of the cerebral cortex` (CL0002605). This pattern suggests that BCAA catabolism is not only a systemic process managed by the liver but also a crucial, localized metabolic pathway essential for neuronal function and glial support within the brain. Beyond the nervous system, [BCKDHB](/details-gene/594) is highly significant in canonical metabolic tissues. Its strong signal in the `hepatocyte` (CL0000182) is consistent with the liver's central role in processing amino acids. Similarly, its significance in the `adipocyte` (CL0000136) points to the importance of BCAA metabolism in lipid biology and energy storage. The gene's relevance extends to other tissues with high energy demands, including the `cardiac muscle cell` (CL0000746) and `renal principal cell` (CL0005009). The diverse range of cell types where [BCKDHB](/details-gene/594) is a significant marker highlights its role as a core component of mitochondrial metabolism rather than a marker of a specific cell lineage. ## Pathways and Molecular Function [BCKDHB](/details-gene/594) is functionally annotated with processes central to amino acid and energy metabolism. The gene product is a core component of the `branched-chain alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase complex` ([GO:0160157](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0160157)), which is located in the `mitochondrial matrix` ([GO:0005759](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005759)). Its principal molecular function is `branched-chain alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase activity` ([GO:0047101](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0047101)), which is the rate-limiting step in the `branched-chain amino acid catabolic process` ([GO:0009083](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0009083)). Reactome pathway analysis provides a clear link between its function and clinical pathology. [BCKDHB](/details-gene/594) is a key player in `Branched-chain amino acid catabolism` ([R-HSA-70895](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-70895)). The clinical relevance is explicitly detailed in pathways such as `Maple syrup urine disease` ([R-HSA-9865114](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-9865114)) and `Diseases of branched-chain amino acid catabolism` ([R-HSA-9865118](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-9865118)). It is noted that `Loss-of-function mutations in bckdha or bckdhb cause msud` ([R-HSA-9865125](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-9865125)), confirming the gene's direct causal role in this inherited metabolic disorder. The high expression of [BCKDHB](/details-gene/594) in hepatocytes and astrocytes aligns with the severe hepatic and neurological symptoms observed in MSUD patients. ## Research Directions The widespread expression of [BCKDHB](/details-gene/594) and its fundamental role in BCAA metabolism suggest several avenues for future research, particularly regarding the cell-type-specific consequences of its dysfunction. **Proposed Hypotheses:** 1. Given the high significance of [BCKDHB](/details-gene/594) in astrocytes and various neurons, the neurological damage in MSUD may be driven by cell-autonomous defects within the brain, rather than being solely a consequence of systemic BCAA accumulation. Deficient BCAA catabolism specifically in glial cells could impair neurotransmitter synthesis and recycling, leading to excitotoxicity. 2. The notable significance of [BCKDHB](/details-gene/594) in `double negative thymocyte` (CL0002489) suggests that BCAA catabolism is a key metabolic pathway supporting early T-cell development and proliferation. Dysregulation of this pathway could therefore contribute to the immune dysfunctions occasionally observed in patients with metabolic disorders. **Experimental Approach:** To test the hypothesis regarding the cell-autonomous role of [BCKDHB](/details-gene/594) in the CNS, an astrocyte-specific conditional knockout mouse model could be developed (e.g., *Bckdhbfl/fl; Gfap-Cre*). These mice could be compared to littermate controls to dissect the specific contributions of astrocytic BCAA metabolism to brain function. Key experiments would involve challenging the mice with varying dietary BCAA levels and assessing outcomes using a combination of behavioral tests, in vivo microdialysis to measure local brain amino acid concentrations, and electrophysiological recordings from brain slices to evaluate synaptic integrity and function. **Therapeutic Potential:** As MSUD is a loss-of-function disorder, the therapeutic strategy for [BCKDHB](/details-gene/594) would be focused on **restoration or activation** of its function, not inhibition. Given its critical role in normal metabolism, inhibiting this enzyme would be detrimental. The broad expression of [BCKDHB](/details-gene/594) presents a challenge for systemic treatments. However, its crucial role in the liver suggests it is a promising candidate for liver-directed gene therapy. An AAV-based vector carrying a functional copy of the [BCKDHB](/details-gene/594) cDNA could be used to restore enzymatic activity in hepatocytes, potentially correcting the systemic metabolic imbalance and alleviating the severity of the disease. Small molecule chaperones that could stabilize partially functional mutant proteins may also represent a viable therapeutic avenue for specific patient genotypes.

Genular Protein ID: 4259112584

Symbol: ODBB_HUMAN

Name: Branched-chain alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase E1 component beta chain

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Citations:

PubMed ID: 2365818

Title: Maple syrup urine disease. Complete primary structure of the E1 beta subunit of human branched chain alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase complex deduced from the nucleotide sequence and a gene analysis of patients with this disease.

PubMed ID: 2365818

DOI: 10.1172/jci114690

PubMed ID: 8651316

Title: Maple syrup urine disease: the E1beta gene of human branched-chain alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase complex has 11 rather than 10 exons, and the 3' UTR in one of the two E1beta mRNAs arises from intronic sequences.

PubMed ID: 8651316

PubMed ID: 14702039

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

PubMed ID: 14702039

DOI: 10.1038/ng1285

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: 2335211

Title: Molecular cloning of the mature E1b-beta subunit of human branched-chain alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase complex.

PubMed ID: 2335211

DOI: 10.1016/0014-5793(90)80215-5

PubMed ID: 7918575

Title: Differential processing of human and rat E1 alpha precursors of the branched-chain alpha-keto acid dehydrogenase complex caused by an N-terminal proline in the rat sequence.

PubMed ID: 7918575

DOI: 10.1016/0304-4165(94)90161-9

PubMed ID: 9582350

Title: Impaired assembly of E1 decarboxylase of the branched-chain alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase complex in type IA maple syrup urine disease.

PubMed ID: 9582350

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.273.21.13110

PubMed ID: 19608861

Title: Lysine acetylation targets protein complexes and co-regulates major cellular functions.

PubMed ID: 19608861

DOI: 10.1126/science.1175371

PubMed ID: 21269460

Title: Initial characterization of the human central proteome.

PubMed ID: 21269460

DOI: 10.1186/1752-0509-5-17

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: 25944712

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

PubMed ID: 25944712

DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201400617

PubMed ID: 10745006

Title: Crystal structure of human branched-chain alpha-ketoacid dehydrogenase and the molecular basis of multienzyme complex deficiency in maple syrup urine disease.

PubMed ID: 10745006

DOI: 10.1016/s0969-2126(00)00105-2

PubMed ID: 8161368

Title: Heterogeneity of mutations in maple syrup urine disease (MSUD): screening and identification of affected E1 alpha and E1 beta subunits of the branched-chain alpha-keto-acid dehydrogenase multienzyme complex.

PubMed ID: 8161368

DOI: 10.1016/0925-4439(93)90123-i

PubMed ID: 11509994

Title: Maple syrup urine disease: identification and carrier-frequency determination of a novel founder mutation in the Ashkenazi Jewish population.

PubMed ID: 11509994

DOI: 10.1086/323677

PubMed ID: 22326532

Title: Two novel mutations in the BCKDHB gene (R170H, Q346R) cause the classic form of maple syrup urine disease (MSUD).

PubMed ID: 22326532

DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2012.01.082

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 392
  • Mass: 43122
  • Checksum: D78097834D063BB7
  • Sequence:
  • MAVVAAAAGW LLRLRAAGAE GHWRRLPGAG LARGFLHPAA TVEDAAQRRQ VAHFTFQPDP 
    EPREYGQTQK MNLFQSVTSA LDNSLAKDPT AVIFGEDVAF GGVFRCTVGL RDKYGKDRVF 
    NTPLCEQGIV GFGIGIAVTG ATAIAEIQFA DYIFPAFDQI VNEAAKYRYR SGDLFNCGSL 
    TIRSPWGCVG HGALYHSQSP EAFFAHCPGI KVVIPRSPFQ AKGLLLSCIE DKNPCIFFEP 
    KILYRAAAEE VPIEPYNIPL SQAEVIQEGS DVTLVAWGTQ VHVIREVASM AKEKLGVSCE 
    VIDLRTIIPW DVDTICKSVI KTGRLLISHE APLTGGFASE ISSTVQEECF LNLEAPISRV 
    CGYDTPFPHI FEPFYIPDKW KCYDALRKMI NY

Genular Protein ID: 3357021263

Symbol: B4E2N3_HUMAN

Name: N/A

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Sequence Information:

  • Length: 322
  • Mass: 35493
  • Checksum: CFB7DF596ED02A75
  • Sequence:
  • MNLFQSVTSA LDNSLAKDPT AVIFGEDVAF GGVFRCTVGL RDKYGKDRVF NTPLCEQGIV 
    GFGIGIAVTG ATAIAEIQFA DYIFPAFDQI VNEAAKYRYR SGDLFNCGSL TIRSPWGCVG 
    HGALYHSQSP EAFFAHCPGI KVVIPRSPFQ AKGLLLSCIE DKNPCIFFEP KILYRAAAEE 
    VPIEPYNIPL SQAEVIQEGS DVTLVAWGTQ VHVIREVASM AKEKLGVSCE VIDLRTIIPW 
    DVDTICKSVI KTGRLLISHE APLTGGFASE ISSTVLEECF LNLEAPISRV CGYDTPFPHI 
    FEPFYIPDKW KCYDALRKMI NY

Genular Protein ID: 66381409

Symbol: B7ZB80_HUMAN

Name: N/A

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Sequence Information:

  • Length: 322
  • Mass: 35508
  • Checksum: F4CEEF596ED031FF
  • Sequence:
  • MNLFQSVTSA LDNSLAKDPT AVIFGEDVAF GGVFRCTVGL RDKYGKDRVF NTPLCEQGIV 
    GFGIGIAVTG ATAIAEIQFA DYIFPAFDQI VNEAAKYRYR SGDLFNCGSL TIRSPWGCVG 
    HGALYHSQSP EAFFAHCPGI KVVIPRSPFQ AKGLLLSCIE DKNPCIFFEP KILYRAAAEE 
    VPIEPYNIPL SQAEVIQEGS DVTLVAWGTQ VHVIREVASM AKEKLGVSCE VIDLRTIIPW 
    DVDTICKSVI KTGRLLISHE APLTGGFASE ISSTVQEECF LNLEAPISRV CGYDTPFPHI 
    FEPFYIPDKW KCYDALRKMI NY