Details for: RFX2

Gene ID: 5990

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: RFX2

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000087903

Description: regulatory factor X2

Selected Context(s):  Overall

Cell Significance Landscape

Contexts:

Associated with

Significant Cells

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

  • ependymal cell CL0000065
    CSI 33.03
    rCSI 67.03%
    PRS 52.6
  • erythroblast CL0000765
    CSI 16.8
    rCSI 44.58%
    PRS 81.76
  • Bergmann glial cell CL0000644
    CSI 13.12
    rCSI 17.96%
    PRS 66.43
  • group 3 innate lymphoid cell CL0001071
    CSI 10.83
    rCSI 8.14%
    PRS 80.76
  • epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract CL0002632
    CSI 10.37
    rCSI 8.04%
    PRS 77.88
  • multi-ciliated epithelial cell CL0005012
    CSI 10.15
    rCSI 10.13%
    PRS 68.23
  • lung ciliated cell CL1000271
    CSI 9.86
    rCSI 11.4%
    PRS 66.2
  • squamous epithelial cell CL0000076
    CSI 9.04
    rCSI 21.45%
    PRS 76.07
  • CD8-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell, CD45RO-positive CL0001203
    CSI 7.57
    rCSI 9.17%
    PRS 56.81
  • choroid plexus epithelial cell CL0000706
    CSI 7.4
    rCSI 12.11%
    PRS 63.71
  • radial glial cell CL0000681
    CSI 6.11
    rCSI 8.48%
    PRS 73.15
  • neutrophil CL0000775
    CSI 5.98
    rCSI 33.48%
    PRS 77.34
  • hepatic stellate cell CL0000632
    CSI 5.9
    rCSI 22.09%
    PRS 66.59
  • parietal epithelial cell CL1000452
    CSI 5.22
    rCSI 13.95%
    PRS 65.57
  • enteroglial cell CL4040002
    CSI 5.1
    rCSI 26.78%
    PRS 76.9
  • ciliated columnar cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002145
    CSI 5.06
    rCSI 11.52%
    PRS 69.08
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 5.01
    rCSI 13.8%
    PRS 69.34
  • mesothelial cell CL0000077
    CSI 4.84
    rCSI 18.92%
    PRS 51.93
  • cardiac endothelial cell CL0010008
    CSI 4.8
    rCSI 19.39%
    PRS 73.92
  • glioblast CL0000030
    CSI 4.5
    rCSI 7.17%
    PRS 66.13
  • retinal bipolar neuron CL0000748
    CSI 4.48
    rCSI 8.38%
    PRS 62.31
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 4.36
    rCSI 3.84%
    PRS 63.09
  • contractile cell CL0000183
    CSI 4.36
    rCSI 12.86%
    PRS 73.45
  • kidney connecting tubule epithelial cell CL1000768
    CSI 4.24
    rCSI 10.76%
    PRS 64.48
  • mesenchymal stem cell of adipose tissue CL0002570
    CSI 4.19
    rCSI 23.37%
    PRS 79.38
  • extravillous trophoblast CL0008036
    CSI 4.06
    rCSI 5.02%
    PRS 72.04
  • fibroblast of lung CL0002553
    CSI 3.98
    rCSI 3.7%
    PRS 75.25
  • pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023018
    CSI 3.97
    rCSI 4.94%
    PRS 53.92
  • granulocyte CL0000094
    CSI 3.9
    rCSI 5.95%
    PRS 82.84
  • cytotoxic T cell CL0000910
    CSI 3.81
    rCSI 21.83%
    PRS 80.45
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI 3.75
    rCSI 5.99%
    PRS 78.31
  • myofibroblast cell CL0000186
    CSI 3.72
    rCSI 5.16%
    PRS 72.84
  • deuterosomal cell CL4033044
    CSI 3.57
    rCSI 12.06%
    PRS 74.26
  • ciliated cell CL0000064
    CSI 3.55
    rCSI 5.75%
    PRS 70.09
  • melanocyte CL0000148
    CSI 3.52
    rCSI 2.61%
    PRS 67.49
  • basal cell CL0000646
    CSI 3.39
    rCSI 4.53%
    PRS 73.57
  • astrocyte of the cerebral cortex CL0002605
    CSI 3.34
    rCSI 7.49%
    PRS 56.66
  • pancreatic D cell CL0000173
    CSI 3.08
    rCSI 3.02%
    PRS 77.28
  • neuroblast (sensu Nematoda and Protostomia) CL0000338
    CSI 3.07
    rCSI 3.54%
    PRS 66.67
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 3.06
    rCSI 2.42%
    PRS 62.27
  • alveolar type 1 fibroblast cell CL4028004
    CSI 2.99
    rCSI 3.28%
    PRS 77.11
  • pulmonary capillary endothelial cell CL4028001
    CSI 2.96
    rCSI 5.64%
    PRS 85.73
  • interneuron CL0000099
    CSI 2.89
    rCSI 5.81%
    PRS 64.06
  • Mueller cell CL0000636
    CSI 2.73
    rCSI 6.23%
    PRS 65.67
  • mature astrocyte CL0002627
    CSI 2.65
    rCSI 11.28%
    PRS 66.45
  • epithelial cell of lung CL0000082
    CSI 2.62
    rCSI 2.17%
    PRS 75.05
  • elicited macrophage CL0000861
    CSI 2.55
    rCSI 2.34%
    PRS 83.07
  • alveolar adventitial fibroblast CL4028006
    CSI 2.55
    rCSI 4.02%
    PRS 76.37
  • alveolar macrophage CL0000583
    CSI 2.51
    rCSI 4.13%
    PRS 79.26
  • respiratory basal cell CL0002633
    CSI 2.44
    rCSI 2.53%
    PRS 79.41
  • chondrocyte CL0000138
    CSI 2.39
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 67.15
  • innate lymphoid cell CL0001065
    CSI 2.33
    rCSI 4.81%
    PRS 73.09
  • keratinocyte CL0000312
    CSI 2.29
    rCSI 1.92%
    PRS 77.76
  • CD14-positive monocyte CL0001054
    CSI 2.29
    rCSI 2.85%
    PRS 84.28
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 2.23
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 74.86
  • blood vessel endothelial cell CL0000071
    CSI 2.17
    rCSI 4.51%
    PRS 71.56
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 2.14
    rCSI 3.04%
    PRS 70.93
  • cardiac neuron CL0010022
    CSI 2.07
    rCSI 6.63%
    PRS 71.58
  • respiratory suprabasal cell CL4033048
    CSI 2.06
    rCSI 2.64%
    PRS 78.31
  • vascular leptomeningeal cell CL4023051
    CSI 2.03
    rCSI 3.56%
    PRS 67.43
  • pancreatic A cell CL0000171
    CSI 2
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 77.87
  • common myeloid progenitor CL0000049
    CSI 1.99
    rCSI 1.61%
    PRS 76.86
  • endothelial cell of pericentral hepatic sinusoid CL0019022
    CSI 1.97
    rCSI 6.06%
    PRS 79.99
  • caudal ganglionic eminence derived cortical interneuron CL4023064
    CSI 1.97
    rCSI 3.47%
    PRS 55.09
  • Schwann cell CL0002573
    CSI 1.96
    rCSI 5.58%
    PRS 70.86
  • VIP GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023016
    CSI 1.91
    rCSI 2.29%
    PRS 55.91
  • tracheobronchial smooth muscle cell CL0019019
    CSI 1.91
    rCSI 3.37%
    PRS 80.85
  • macroglial cell CL0000126
    CSI 1.91
    rCSI 4.91%
    PRS 71.9
  • megakaryocyte-erythroid progenitor cell CL0000050
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 1.72%
    PRS 72.32
  • mononuclear phagocyte CL0000113
    CSI 1.89
    rCSI 4.17%
    PRS 78.74
  • lung neuroendocrine cell CL1000223
    CSI 1.86
    rCSI 2.75%
    PRS 79.28
  • endocardial cell CL0002350
    CSI 1.82
    rCSI 8.69%
    PRS 71.68
  • adventitial cell CL0002503
    CSI 1.78
    rCSI 4.24%
    PRS 79.79
  • epithelial cell of proximal tubule CL0002306
    CSI 1.76
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 67.34
  • small intestine goblet cell CL1000495
    CSI 1.73
    rCSI 3.78%
    PRS 80.79
  • regular atrial cardiac myocyte CL0002129
    CSI 1.73
    rCSI 5.56%
    PRS 71.65
  • neuroendocrine cell CL0000165
    CSI 1.68
    rCSI 6.49%
    PRS 85.18
  • stem cell CL0000034
    CSI 1.67
    rCSI 1.61%
    PRS 66.94
  • L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4023040
    CSI 1.66
    rCSI 4.05%
    PRS 54.08
  • myoepithelial cell CL0000185
    CSI 1.66
    rCSI 4.21%
    PRS 80.4
  • CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002396
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 1.23%
    PRS 76.94
  • placental villous trophoblast CL2000060
    CSI 1.53
    rCSI 2.37%
    PRS 73.61
  • type B pancreatic cell CL0000169
    CSI 1.51
    rCSI 3.34%
    PRS 73.55
  • sncg GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023015
    CSI 1.47
    rCSI 2.36%
    PRS 57.65
  • enteroendocrine cell of small intestine CL0009006
    CSI 1.46
    rCSI 3.22%
    PRS 84.03
  • kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001107
    CSI 1.46
    rCSI 3.78%
    PRS 69.62
  • pulmonary alveolar type 2 cell CL0002063
    CSI 1.46
    rCSI 2.26%
    PRS 79.49
  • CD1c-positive myeloid dendritic cell CL0002399
    CSI 1.45
    rCSI 1.75%
    PRS 82.89
  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI 1.44
    rCSI 2.49%
    PRS 65.39
  • sst GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023017
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 57.2
  • keratocyte CL0002363
    CSI 1.36
    rCSI 3.26%
    PRS 78.89
  • cardiac muscle cell CL0000746
    CSI 1.35
    rCSI 1.94%
    PRS 63.98
  • intermediate monocyte CL0002393
    CSI 1.33
    rCSI 2.01%
    PRS 79.91
  • skeletal muscle satellite stem cell CL0008011
    CSI 1.29
    rCSI 5.74%
    PRS 85.93
  • neural progenitor cell CL0011020
    CSI 1.28
    rCSI 5.63%
    PRS 63.12
  • stromal cell of ovary CL0002132
    CSI 1.28
    rCSI 3.51%
    PRS 83.12
  • lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023011
    CSI 1.26
    rCSI 2.11%
    PRS 55.96
  • lung secretory cell CL1000272
    CSI 1.25
    rCSI 3.09%
    PRS 73.69
  • epicardial adipocyte CL1000309
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 3.91%
    PRS 72.71
  • tissue-resident macrophage CL0000864
    CSI 1.18
    rCSI 5.53%
    PRS 86.84
  • central nervous system neuron CL2000029
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 61.3%
  • blood vessel smooth muscle cell CL0019018
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 68.1%
  • L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023041
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 54.0%
  • indirect pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023029
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 14.9%
    PRS 55.1%
  • direct pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023026
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 15.3%
    PRS 54.5%
  • chandelier pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023036
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 60.2%
  • L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023038
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 57.7%
  • near-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023012
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 56.4%
  • paneth cell of epithelium of small intestine CL1000343
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 83.0%
  • stromal cell CL0000499
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 69.9%
  • pulmonary alveolar type 1 cell CL0002062
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 5.5%
    PRS 71.8%
  • regular ventricular cardiac myocyte CL0002131
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 6.7%
    PRS 66.1%
  • basal cell of epidermis CL0002187
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 44.9%
  • helper T cell CL0000912
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 75.5%
  • tissue-resident macrophage CL0000864
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 5.5%
    PRS 86.8%
  • epicardial adipocyte CL1000309
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 3.9%
    PRS 72.7%
  • lung secretory cell CL1000272
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 73.7%
  • lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023011
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 56.0%
  • stromal cell of ovary CL0002132
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 83.1%
  • neural progenitor cell CL0011020
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 63.1%
  • skeletal muscle satellite stem cell CL0008011
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 5.7%
    PRS 85.9%
  • intermediate monocyte CL0002393
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 79.9%
  • cardiac muscle cell CL0000746
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 64.0%
  • keratocyte CL0002363
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 78.9%
  • sst GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023017
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 57.2%
  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 65.4%
  • CD1c-positive myeloid dendritic cell CL0002399
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 82.9%
  • pulmonary alveolar type 2 cell CL0002063
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 79.5%
  • kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001107
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 69.6%
  • enteroendocrine cell of small intestine CL0009006
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 3.2%
    PRS 84.0%
  • sncg GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023015
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 57.7%
  • type B pancreatic cell CL0000169
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 73.6%
  • placental villous trophoblast CL2000060
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 73.6%
  • CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002396
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 1.2%
    PRS 76.9%
  • myoepithelial cell CL0000185
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 4.2%
    PRS 80.4%
  • L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4023040
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 54.1%
  • stem cell CL0000034
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 66.9%
  • neuroendocrine cell CL0000165
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 6.5%
    PRS 85.2%
  • regular atrial cardiac myocyte CL0002129
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 71.7%
  • small intestine goblet cell CL1000495
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 80.8%
  • epithelial cell of proximal tubule CL0002306
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 67.3%
  • adventitial cell CL0002503
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 4.2%
    PRS 79.8%
  • endocardial cell CL0002350
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 8.7%
    PRS 71.7%
  • lung neuroendocrine cell CL1000223
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 2.8%
    PRS 79.3%
  • mononuclear phagocyte CL0000113
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 4.2%
    PRS 78.7%
  • megakaryocyte-erythroid progenitor cell CL0000050
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 72.3%
  • macroglial cell CL0000126
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 4.9%
    PRS 71.9%
  • tracheobronchial smooth muscle cell CL0019019
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 80.9%
  • VIP GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023016
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 55.9%
  • Schwann cell CL0002573
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 70.9%
  • caudal ganglionic eminence derived cortical interneuron CL4023064
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 55.1%
  • endothelial cell of pericentral hepatic sinusoid CL0019022
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 6.1%
    PRS 80.0%
  • common myeloid progenitor CL0000049
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 76.9%
  • pancreatic A cell CL0000171
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 77.9%
  • vascular leptomeningeal cell CL4023051
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 3.6%
    PRS 67.4%
  • respiratory suprabasal cell CL4033048
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 78.3%
  • cardiac neuron CL0010022
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 6.6%
    PRS 71.6%
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 70.9%
  • blood vessel endothelial cell CL0000071
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 4.5%
    PRS 71.6%
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 74.9%
  • CD14-positive monocyte CL0001054
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 84.3%
  • keratinocyte CL0000312
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 77.8%
  • innate lymphoid cell CL0001065
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 4.8%
    PRS 73.1%
  • chondrocyte CL0000138
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 67.2%
  • respiratory basal cell CL0002633
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 79.4%
  • alveolar macrophage CL0000583
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 79.3%
  • alveolar adventitial fibroblast CL4028006
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 4.0%
    PRS 76.4%
  • elicited macrophage CL0000861
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 83.1%
  • epithelial cell of lung CL0000082
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 75.1%
  • mature astrocyte CL0002627
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 11.3%
    PRS 66.5%
  • Mueller cell CL0000636
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 6.2%
    PRS 65.7%
  • interneuron CL0000099
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 5.8%
    PRS 64.1%
  • pulmonary capillary endothelial cell CL4028001
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 85.7%
  • alveolar type 1 fibroblast cell CL4028004
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 77.1%
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 62.3%
  • neuroblast (sensu Nematoda and Protostomia) CL0000338
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 66.7%
  • pancreatic D cell CL0000173
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 77.3%
  • astrocyte of the cerebral cortex CL0002605
    CSI 3.3
    rCSI 7.5%
    PRS 56.7%
  • basal cell CL0000646
    CSI 3.4
    rCSI 4.5%
    PRS 73.6%
  • melanocyte CL0000148
    CSI 3.5
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 67.5%
  • ciliated cell CL0000064
    CSI 3.6
    rCSI 5.8%
    PRS 70.1%
  • deuterosomal cell CL4033044
    CSI 3.6
    rCSI 12.1%
    PRS 74.3%
  • myofibroblast cell CL0000186
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 5.2%
    PRS 72.8%
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI 3.8
    rCSI 6.0%
    PRS 78.3%
  • cytotoxic T cell CL0000910
    CSI 3.8
    rCSI 21.8%
    PRS 80.5%
  • granulocyte CL0000094
    CSI 3.9
    rCSI 6.0%
    PRS 82.8%
  • pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023018
    CSI 4.0
    rCSI 4.9%
    PRS 53.9%
  • fibroblast of lung CL0002553
    CSI 4.0
    rCSI 3.7%
    PRS 75.3%
  • extravillous trophoblast CL0008036
    CSI 4.1
    rCSI 5.0%
    PRS 72.0%
  • mesenchymal stem cell of adipose tissue CL0002570
    CSI 4.2
    rCSI 23.4%
    PRS 79.4%
  • kidney connecting tubule epithelial cell CL1000768
    CSI 4.2
    rCSI 10.8%
    PRS 64.5%
  • contractile cell CL0000183
    CSI 4.4
    rCSI 12.9%
    PRS 73.5%
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 4.4
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 63.1%
  • retinal bipolar neuron CL0000748
    CSI 4.5
    rCSI 8.4%
    PRS 62.3%
  • glioblast CL0000030
    CSI 4.5
    rCSI 7.2%
    PRS 66.1%
  • cardiac endothelial cell CL0010008
    CSI 4.8
    rCSI 19.4%
    PRS 73.9%
  • mesothelial cell CL0000077
    CSI 4.8
    rCSI 18.9%
    PRS 51.9%
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 5.0
    rCSI 13.8%
    PRS 69.3%
  • ciliated columnar cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002145
    CSI 5.1
    rCSI 11.5%
    PRS 69.1%
  • enteroglial cell CL4040002
    CSI 5.1
    rCSI 26.8%
    PRS 76.9%

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 [RFX2](/details-gene/5990) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 19p13.3, which encodes Regulatory Factor X2, a member of the RFX family of DNA-binding transcription factors. These proteins are characterized by a highly conserved winged-helix DNA-binding domain. Functionally, [RFX2](/details-gene/5990) is primarily involved in the positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Expression data indicates its highest significance in ciliated cell types, such as the [ependymal cell](/details-cell/CL0000065)s lining the brain ventricles and [epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract](/details-cell/CL0002632)s, as well as in developing [erythroblast](/details-cell/CL0000765)s. This expression pattern, combined with its known role in cilium assembly, strongly suggests that [RFX2](/details-gene/5990) is a key regulator of ciliogenesis and cellular differentiation programs in diverse tissues. ## Cellular Roles and Expression Landscape The expression profile of [RFX2](/details-gene/5990) highlights its critical role in specific cell lineages, particularly those reliant on cilia for their function. **Overall**, the gene shows the most significant expression in [ependymal cell](/details-cell/CL0000065) (CSI: 33.03), which are responsible for cerebrospinal fluid circulation through ciliary motion. This is strongly supported by its high significance in other motile ciliated cells, including [multi-ciliated epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL0005012) and [lung ciliated cell](/details-cell/CL1000271). Beyond its role in ciliogenesis, [RFX2](/details-gene/5990) is also a significant marker in several neural and glial cell populations. Its expression in [Bergmann glial cell](/details-cell/CL0000644), [choroid plexus epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL0000706), and [radial glial cell](/details-cell/CL0000681) suggests a potential involvement in nervous system development and maintenance. Furthermore, a distinct role in hematopoiesis and immunity is suggested by its notable expression in [erythroblast](/details-cell/CL0000765), [group 3 innate lymphoid cell](/details-cell/CL0001071), and [neutrophil](/details-cell/CL0000775). This diverse expression pattern indicates that [RFX2](/details-gene/5990) likely directs distinct transcriptional programs depending on the cellular context, ranging from structural assembly of cilia to lineage-specific differentiation. ## Pathways and Molecular Function The molecular functions of [RFX2](/details-gene/5990) are centered on its identity as a sequence-specific transcription factor. Gene Ontology annotations confirm its activity in [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). It localizes to the [nucleus](/details-cell/GO:0005634) where it binds to [chromatin](/details-cell/GO:0000785) to regulate target gene expression. Biologically, these molecular functions are translated into key cellular processes. The gene's most prominent annotated role is in [cilium assembly](/details-cell/GO:0060271), which directly corresponds to its high expression in ciliated cell types. It is also implicated in reproductive biology, specifically in [spermatid development](/details-cell/GO:0007286) and [acrosome assembly](/details-cell/GO:0001675), processes that rely on the formation of the flagellum, a specialized cilium. Research has shown that RFX proteins can form homodimers and heterodimers to regulate gene expression, and may contribute to the lineage specificity of promoters such as the interleukin-5 receptor alpha promoter ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1128/mcb.19.6.3940)). This is consistent with its observed expression in immune cell types like [group 3 innate lymphoid cell](/details-cell/CL0001071). ## Research Directions The specific and high-level expression of [RFX2](/details-gene/5990) in diverse, functionally critical cell types presents several avenues for future investigation. Its central role in ciliogenesis makes it a key candidate gene for ciliopathies, while its presence in hematopoietic cells suggests undiscovered roles in blood and immune system development. **Testable Hypotheses:** 1. Given its paramount expression in [ependymal cell](/details-cell/CL0000065)s and [choroid plexus epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL0000706), we hypothesize that [RFX2](/details-gene/5990) is a master regulator of the transcriptional network controlling cilia formation and function in the central nervous system. Loss-of-function mutations in [RFX2](/details-gene/5990) may therefore be a monogenic cause of congenital hydrocephalus or related cerebrospinal fluid disorders. 2. The high significance of [RFX2](/details-gene/5990) in both [erythroblast](/details-cell/CL0000765)s and [group 3 innate lymphoid cell](/details-cell/CL0001071)s suggests it plays a context-dependent role in hematopoietic differentiation. It is hypothesized that [RFX2](/details-gene/5990) binds to distinct sets of cis-regulatory elements and cooperates with different lineage-determining transcription factors in erythroid versus lymphoid progenitors to drive lineage-specific gene expression programs. **Proposed Experiment:** To test the first hypothesis regarding its role in the CNS, a compelling approach would be to generate human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines with a CRISPR-Cas9-mediated knockout of [RFX2](/details-gene/5990). These iPSCs could then be differentiated into choroid plexus organoids. A combination of single-cell RNA-sequencing would be used to assess defects in [choroid plexus epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL0000706) differentiation and identify downstream transcriptional targets, while high-resolution immunofluorescence and electron microscopy would be used to directly visualize structural and numerical defects in cilia. **Therapeutic Potential:** As a nuclear transcription factor, [RFX2](/details-gene/5990) represents a challenging therapeutic target for traditional small molecule inhibitors or antibody-based therapies. However, for genetic disorders linked to [RFX2](/details-gene/5990) dysfunction (e.g., ciliopathies), gene replacement therapy could be a viable strategy, using AAV vectors to restore its function in affected tissues like the brain or respiratory epithelium. Furthermore, if its dysregulation contributes to diseases like cancer, targeting its more druggable downstream effectors or upstream regulators may offer an alternative therapeutic avenue. Modulating its activity, rather than direct inhibition, would likely be the primary goal.

Genular Protein ID: 669540766

Symbol: RFX2_HUMAN

Name: DNA-binding protein RFX2

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 8289803

Title: RFX1, a transactivator of hepatitis B virus enhancer I, belongs to a novel family of homodimeric and heterodimeric DNA-binding proteins.

PubMed ID: 8289803

DOI: 10.1128/mcb.14.2.1230-1244.1994

PubMed ID: 14702039

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

PubMed ID: 14702039

DOI: 10.1038/ng1285

PubMed ID: 15057824

Title: The DNA sequence and biology of human chromosome 19.

PubMed ID: 15057824

DOI: 10.1038/nature02399

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: 23186163

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

PubMed ID: 23186163

DOI: 10.1021/pr300630k

PubMed ID: 16959974

Title: The consensus coding sequences of human breast and colorectal cancers.

PubMed ID: 16959974

DOI: 10.1126/science.1133427

PubMed ID: 10330134

Title: Dimeric RFX proteins contribute to the activity and lineage specificity of the interleukin-5 receptor alpha promoter through activation and repression domains.

PubMed ID: 10330134

DOI: 10.1128/mcb.19.6.3940

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 723
  • Mass: 79987
  • Checksum: 0F299954977A9218
  • Sequence:
  • MQNSEGGADS PASVALRPSA AAPPVPASPQ RVLVQAASSN PKGAQMQPIS LPRVQQVPQQ 
    VQPVQHVYPA QVQYVEGGDA VYTNGAIRTA YTYNPEPQMY APSSTASYFE APGGAQVTVA 
    ASSPPAVPSH SMVGITMDVG GSPIVSSAGA YLIHGGMDST RHSLAHTSRS SPATLEMAIE 
    NLQKSEGITS HKSGLLNSHL QWLLDNYETA EGVSLPRSSL YNHYLRHCQE HKLDPVNAAS 
    FGKLIRSVFM GLRTRRLGTR GNSKYHYYGI RLKPDSPLNR LQEDTQYMAM RQQPMHQKPR 
    YRPAQKTDSL GDSGSHSGLH STPEQTMAVQ SQHHQQYIDV SHVFPEFPAP DLGSFLLQDG 
    VTLHDVKALQ LVYRRHCEAT VDVVMNLQFH YIEKLWLSFW NSKASSSDGP TSLPASDEDP 
    EGAVLPKDKL ISLCQCDPIL RWMRSCDHIL YQALVEILIP DVLRPVPSTL TQAIRNFAKS 
    LEGWLTNAMS DFPQQVIQTK VGVVSAFAQT LRRYTSLNHL AQAARAVLQN TSQINQMLSD 
    LNRVDFANVQ EQASWVCQCE ESVVQRLEQD FKLTLQQQSS LDQWASWLDS VVTQVLKQHA 
    GSPSFPKAAR QFLLKWSFYS SMVIRDLTLR SAASFGSFHL IRLLYDEYMF YLVEHRVAEA 
    TGETPIAVMG EFNDLASLSL TLLDKDDMGD EQRGSEAGPD ARSLGEPLVK RERSDPNHSL 
    QGI