Details for: SOD2

Gene ID: 6648

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: SOD2

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000291237

Description: superoxide dismutase 2

Selected Context(s):  Overall

Cell Significance Landscape

Contexts:

Associated with

Significant Cells

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

  • elicited macrophage CL0000861
    CSI 69.54
    rCSI 63.84%
    PRS 12.05
  • CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002396
    CSI 62.79
    rCSI 48.38%
    PRS 9.53
  • skin fibroblast CL0002620
    CSI 46.86
    rCSI 40.4%
    PRS 17.16
  • epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract CL0002632
    CSI 43.51
    rCSI 33.73%
    PRS 10.05
  • intermediate monocyte CL0002393
    CSI 42.79
    rCSI 64.57%
    PRS 10.37
  • bronchus fibroblast of lung CL2000093
    CSI 42.34
    rCSI 34.4%
    PRS 11.16
  • fibroblast of lung CL0002553
    CSI 37.4
    rCSI 34.81%
    PRS 10.6
  • alveolar adventitial fibroblast CL4028006
    CSI 36.87
    rCSI 58.24%
    PRS 10.54
  • CD14-positive, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002397
    CSI 36.69
    rCSI 48.07%
    PRS 14.73
  • alternatively activated macrophage CL0000890
    CSI 36.32
    rCSI 45.66%
    PRS 16.12
  • keratinocyte CL0000312
    CSI 35.69
    rCSI 29.91%
    PRS 12.61
  • classical monocyte CL0000860
    CSI 35.56
    rCSI 52.71%
    PRS 67.89
  • alveolar type 1 fibroblast cell CL4028004
    CSI 35.18
    rCSI 38.53%
    PRS 12.15
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 34.14
    rCSI 48.4%
    PRS 9.89
  • mononuclear phagocyte CL0000113
    CSI 32.6
    rCSI 71.77%
    PRS 11.6
  • pancreatic acinar cell CL0002064
    CSI 32.05
    rCSI 42.6%
    PRS 11.49
  • hepatocyte CL0000182
    CSI 31.61
    rCSI 56.57%
    PRS 9.88
  • pancreatic ductal cell CL0002079
    CSI 31.18
    rCSI 60.64%
    PRS 10.74
  • glandular epithelial cell CL0000150
    CSI 30.17
    rCSI 79.42%
    PRS 20.69
  • hematopoietic stem cell CL0000037
    CSI 30.06
    rCSI 19.98%
    PRS 12.57
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 25.49
    rCSI 38.94%
    PRS 10.55
  • pulmonary alveolar type 2 cell CL0002063
    CSI 25.39
    rCSI 39.39%
    PRS 16.23
  • macrophage CL0000235
    CSI 25.11
    rCSI 45.69%
    PRS 42.42
  • keratocyte CL0002363
    CSI 24.89
    rCSI 59.82%
    PRS 15.95
  • non-classical monocyte CL0000875
    CSI 24.71
    rCSI 39.61%
    PRS 32.91
  • lung endothelial cell CL1001567
    CSI 24.14
    rCSI 56.28%
    PRS 25.57
  • monocyte CL0000576
    CSI 24.06
    rCSI 43.48%
    PRS 28.67
  • intrahepatic cholangiocyte CL0002538
    CSI 23.35
    rCSI 56.03%
    PRS 19.48
  • basal cell of prostate epithelium CL0002341
    CSI 22.95
    rCSI 66.4%
    PRS 23.48
  • acinar cell CL0000622
    CSI 22.12
    rCSI 32.43%
    PRS 13.84
  • adventitial cell CL0002503
    CSI 21.26
    rCSI 50.77%
    PRS 16.61
  • tissue-resident macrophage CL0000864
    CSI 20.84
    rCSI 97.56%
    PRS 23.34
  • Hofbauer cell CL3000001
    CSI 20.72
    rCSI 39.12%
    PRS 13.07
  • fibroblast of breast CL4006000
    CSI 19.68
    rCSI 82.75%
    PRS 27.7
  • secretory cell CL0000151
    CSI 19.33
    rCSI 20.17%
    PRS 10.81
  • respiratory suprabasal cell CL4033048
    CSI 19.09
    rCSI 24.48%
    PRS 12.16
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI 18.68
    rCSI 29.83%
    PRS 11.49
  • colon macrophage CL0009038
    CSI 18.12
    rCSI 83.71%
    PRS 22.2
  • lung interstitial macrophage CL4033043
    CSI 18.02
    rCSI 40.45%
    PRS 22.31
  • chondrocyte CL0000138
    CSI 17.57
    rCSI 27.94%
    PRS 9.09
  • perivascular cell CL4033054
    CSI 16.78
    rCSI 22.94%
    PRS 11.97
  • lung macrophage CL1001603
    CSI 16.42
    rCSI 36.67%
    PRS 11.94
  • kidney epithelial cell CL0002518
    CSI 15.7
    rCSI 29.98%
    PRS 25
  • promonocyte CL0000559
    CSI 15.63
    rCSI 26.78%
    PRS 14.1
  • duct epithelial cell CL0000068
    CSI 15.47
    rCSI 22.63%
    PRS 11.15
  • centrilobular region hepatocyte CL0019029
    CSI 15.08
    rCSI 39.34%
    PRS 17.46
  • skeletal muscle satellite stem cell CL0008011
    CSI 14.71
    rCSI 65.54%
    PRS 31.51
  • neutrophil CL0000775
    CSI 14.59
    rCSI 81.62%
    PRS 23.62
  • muscle cell CL0000187
    CSI 14.08
    rCSI 28.92%
    PRS 24.81
  • nasal mucosa goblet cell CL0002480
    CSI 13.72
    rCSI 15.92%
    PRS 15.61
  • mammary gland epithelial cell CL0002327
    CSI 13.6
    rCSI 47.7%
    PRS 19.07
  • mesenchymal stem cell of adipose tissue CL0002570
    CSI 13.34
    rCSI 74.35%
    PRS 32.21
  • smooth muscle cell of prostate CL1000487
    CSI 13.33
    rCSI 78.37%
    PRS 44.96
  • endothelial cell of placenta CL0009092
    CSI 12.86
    rCSI 63.4%
    PRS 14.31
  • Kupffer cell CL0000091
    CSI 12.66
    rCSI 28.95%
    PRS 10.19
  • epithelial cell of lung CL0000082
    CSI 12.55
    rCSI 10.4%
    PRS 9.95
  • vein endothelial cell of respiratory system CL4033008
    CSI 12.34
    rCSI 84.72%
    PRS 20.7
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 12.3
    rCSI 10.81%
    PRS 7.64
  • blood vessel endothelial cell CL0000071
    CSI 12.27
    rCSI 25.46%
    PRS 10.5
  • granulocyte CL0000094
    CSI 12.17
    rCSI 18.59%
    PRS 13.29
  • CD14-positive monocyte CL0001054
    CSI 11.97
    rCSI 14.91%
    PRS 15.01
  • stromal cell CL0000499
    CSI 11.87
    rCSI 33.38%
    PRS 15.13
  • dendritic cell CL0000451
    CSI 11.81
    rCSI 14.55%
    PRS 33.88
  • luminal cell of prostate epithelium CL0002340
    CSI 11.69
    rCSI 62.89%
    PRS 19.06
  • myofibroblast cell CL0000186
    CSI 11.65
    rCSI 16.13%
    PRS 15.19
  • tracheobronchial serous cell CL0019001
    CSI 11.55
    rCSI 49.89%
    PRS 20.26
  • respiratory basal cell CL0002633
    CSI 11.38
    rCSI 11.78%
    PRS 12.39
  • CD1c-positive myeloid dendritic cell CL0002399
    CSI 10.52
    rCSI 12.71%
    PRS 12.37
  • CD4-positive helper T cell CL0000492
    CSI 10.18
    rCSI 7.7%
    PRS 14.55
  • inflammatory macrophage CL0000863
    CSI 9.97
    rCSI 17.04%
    PRS 21.32
  • melanocyte CL0000148
    CSI 9.96
    rCSI 7.37%
    PRS 9.45
  • myeloid cell CL0000763
    CSI 9.89
    rCSI 40.73%
    PRS 38.12
  • stromal cell of ovary CL0002132
    CSI 9.73
    rCSI 26.73%
    PRS 17.47
  • pulmonary capillary endothelial cell CL4028001
    CSI 9.63
    rCSI 18.37%
    PRS 16.87
  • epithelial cell CL0000066
    CSI 9.58
    rCSI 14.73%
    PRS 15.05
  • enterocyte CL0000584
    CSI 9.51
    rCSI 15.33%
    PRS 16.86
  • vein endothelial cell CL0002543
    CSI 9.38
    rCSI 25.59%
    PRS 42.4
  • retinal pigment epithelial cell CL0002586
    CSI 8.82
    rCSI 17.52%
    PRS 11.28
  • serous secreting cell of bronchus submucosal gland CL4033005
    CSI 8.55
    rCSI 48.62%
    PRS 41.69
  • hematopoietic precursor cell CL0008001
    CSI 8.53
    rCSI 8.77%
    PRS 17.17
  • activated CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000896
    CSI 8.27
    rCSI 7.64%
    PRS 19.18
  • enterocyte of epithelium of large intestine CL0002071
    CSI 8.12
    rCSI 42.63%
    PRS 19.35
  • bronchial goblet cell CL1000312
    CSI 7.65
    rCSI 30.58%
    PRS 23.28
  • pro-B cell CL0000826
    CSI 7.64
    rCSI 6.33%
    PRS 10.53
  • conventional dendritic cell CL0000990
    CSI 7.61
    rCSI 6.35%
    PRS 31.38
  • capillary endothelial cell CL0002144
    CSI 7.45
    rCSI 13.66%
    PRS 46.81
  • myeloid dendritic cell CL0000782
    CSI 7.38
    rCSI 10.69%
    PRS 15.52
  • lung ciliated cell CL1000271
    CSI 7.31
    rCSI 8.45%
    PRS 7.72
  • periportal region hepatocyte CL0019026
    CSI 7.23
    rCSI 28.1%
    PRS 15.33
  • precursor B cell CL0000817
    CSI 7.18
    rCSI 6.29%
    PRS 13.99
  • squamous epithelial cell CL0000076
    CSI 7.1
    rCSI 16.85%
    PRS 13.44
  • ionocyte CL0005006
    CSI 7.07
    rCSI 7.58%
    PRS 9.68
  • double negative thymocyte CL0002489
    CSI 6.96
    rCSI 4.84%
    PRS 12.31
  • alveolar macrophage CL0000583
    CSI 6.96
    rCSI 11.46%
    PRS 12.32
  • stratified epithelial cell CL0000079
    CSI 6.7
    rCSI 41.34%
    PRS 43.58
  • epithelial cell of proximal tubule CL0002306
    CSI 6.69
    rCSI 16.34%
    PRS 10.64
  • granulocyte monocyte progenitor cell CL0000557
    CSI 6.69
    rCSI 5.79%
    PRS 11.73
  • myeloid leukocyte CL0000766
    CSI 6.62
    rCSI 6.11%
    PRS 10.69
  • transit amplifying cell of colon CL0009011
    CSI 6.51
    rCSI 7.65%
    PRS 12.49
  • colon epithelial cell CL0011108
    CSI 6.38
    rCSI 6.69%
    PRS 9.8
  • plasmacytoid dendritic cell, human CL0001058
    CSI -9.5
    rCSI -6.7%
    PRS 11.1%
  • naive T cell CL0000898
    CSI -5.1
    rCSI -3.6%
    PRS 15.0%
  • chandelier pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023036
    CSI -4.7
    rCSI -14.8%
    PRS 7.1%
  • retinal rod cell CL0000604
    CSI -4.4
    rCSI -7.8%
    PRS 10.6%
  • near-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023012
    CSI -4.2
    rCSI -15.7%
    PRS 6.3%
  • peripheral nervous system neuron CL2000032
    CSI -3.3
    rCSI -4.5%
    PRS 9.4%
  • primitive red blood cell CL0002355
    CSI -2.5
    rCSI -13.5%
    PRS 19.9%
  • enteroendocrine cell of small intestine CL0009006
    CSI -2.1
    rCSI -4.6%
    PRS 16.2%
  • microglial cell CL0000129
    CSI -2.1
    rCSI -8.4%
    PRS 28.1%
  • L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4023040
    CSI -1.4
    rCSI -3.3%
    PRS 6.0%
  • corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023013
    CSI -1.3
    rCSI -7.5%
    PRS 6.5%
  • retinal bipolar neuron CL0000748
    CSI -1.3
    rCSI -2.4%
    PRS 7.7%
  • CD8-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell, CD45RO-positive CL0001203
    CSI -0.8
    rCSI -0.9%
    PRS 14.3%
  • exhausted T cell CL0011025
    CSI -0.6
    rCSI -9.8%
    PRS 42.3%
  • small intestine goblet cell CL1000495
    CSI -0.5
    rCSI -1.0%
    PRS 14.1%
  • neuroblast (sensu Vertebrata) CL0000031
    CSI -0.3
    rCSI -0.4%
    PRS 10.3%
  • eosinophil CL0000771
    CSI 0.1
    rCSI 0.5%
    PRS 27.3%
  • amacrine cell CL0000561
    CSI 0.1
    rCSI 0.4%
    PRS 8.4%
  • eye photoreceptor cell CL0000287
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 28.1%
  • mesenchymal cell CL0008019
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 0.5%
    PRS 10.7%
  • radial glial cell CL0000681
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 0.4%
    PRS 10.9%
  • corneal epithelial cell CL0000575
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 0.8%
    PRS 19.0%
  • interstitial cell of Cajal CL0002088
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 0.4%
    PRS 12.3%
  • type EC enteroendocrine cell CL0000577
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 1.1%
    PRS 17.2%
  • memory T cell CL0000813
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 0.6%
    PRS 23.7%
  • cerebellar granule cell CL0001031
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 0.5%
    PRS 9.9%
  • IgA plasma cell CL0000987
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 0.4%
    PRS 19.7%
  • ON parasol ganglion cell CL4033052
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 7.4%
  • tracheobronchial smooth muscle cell CL0019019
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 0.6%
    PRS 13.9%
  • mature B cell CL0000785
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 0.3%
    PRS 13.0%
  • peptic cell CL0000155
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 3.7%
    PRS 31.8%
  • myeloid lineage restricted progenitor cell CL0000839
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 20.8%
  • odontoblast CL0000060
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 8.7%
    PRS 48.0%
  • kidney granular cell CL0000648
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 5.8%
    PRS 56.6%
  • airway submucosal gland duct basal cell CL4033024
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 2.8%
    PRS 34.6%
  • innate lymphoid cell CL0001065
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 16.3%
  • OFF midget ganglion cell CL4033047
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 9.1%
    PRS 9.2%
  • basal cell of epithelium of trachea CL1000348
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 3.2%
    PRS 32.6%
  • type L enteroendocrine cell CL0002279
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 1.0%
    PRS 20.8%
  • Bergmann glial cell CL0000644
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 0.7%
    PRS 10.9%
  • vasa recta ascending limb cell CL1001131
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 39.9%
  • foveolar cell of stomach CL0002179
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 1.2%
    PRS 17.0%
  • smooth muscle cell of the pulmonary artery CL0002591
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 4.5%
    PRS 41.1%
  • L4 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030063
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 1.4%
    PRS 5.7%
  • parietal epithelial cell CL1000452
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 9.4%
  • type B pancreatic cell CL0000169
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 1.5%
    PRS 9.8%
  • enteroglial cell CL4040002
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 3.7%
    PRS 20.2%
  • ON midget ganglion cell CL4033046
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 14.4%
    PRS 8.4%
  • CD8-positive, alpha-beta cytotoxic T cell CL0000794
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 18.3%
  • retina horizontal cell CL0000745
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 1.1%
    PRS 9.9%
  • L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023041
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 5.7%
  • regular atrial cardiac myocyte CL0002129
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 11.7%
  • central nervous system neuron CL2000029
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 6.2%
    PRS 5.2%
  • brush cell CL0002204
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 28.5%
  • basal-myoepithelial cell of mammary gland CL0002324
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 22.9%
  • activated CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell, human CL0001049
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 1.5%
    PRS 21.3%
  • T follicular helper cell CL0002038
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 0.7%
    PRS 17.1%
  • paneth cell of colon CL0009009
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 9.6%
    PRS 30.5%
  • mesenchymal stem cell CL0000134
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 11.4%
    PRS 19.2%
  • fast muscle cell CL0000190
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 4.2%
    PRS 27.3%
  • macroglial cell CL0000126
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 2.8%
    PRS 15.8%
  • L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023038
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 6.7%
  • glycinergic amacrine cell CL4030028
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 10.9%
  • myoepithelial cell CL0000185
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 13.1%
  • common myeloid progenitor CL0000049
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 10.4%
  • tuft cell of colon CL0009041
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 23.4%
  • endothelial cell of pericentral hepatic sinusoid CL0019022
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 3.6%
    PRS 17.3%
  • enterocyte of epithelium of small intestine CL1000334
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 18.5%
    PRS 26.2%
  • retinal cone cell CL0000573
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 8.1%
  • direct pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023026
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 29.3%
    PRS 4.7%
  • transit amplifying cell CL0009010
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 17.1%
  • lung neuroendocrine cell CL1000223
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 12.1%
  • fibroblast of cardiac tissue CL0002548
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 6.2%
    PRS 6.9%
  • lung resident memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL4033039
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 29.3%
  • effector CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0001044
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 4.0%
    PRS 15.2%
  • regular ventricular cardiac myocyte CL0002131
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 8.8%
    PRS 8.4%
  • placental villous trophoblast CL2000060
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 9.9%
  • indirect pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023029
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 35.0%
    PRS 5.6%
  • deuterosomal cell CL4033044
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 5.0%
    PRS 17.8%
  • central memory CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000904
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 14.5%
  • metallothionein-positive alveolar macrophage CL4033042
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 16.6%
    PRS 42.0%
  • serous secreting cell CL0000313
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 7.9%
    PRS 44.0%
  • small pre-B-II cell CL0000954
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 22.0%
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 1.4%
    PRS 7.3%
  • endothelial cell of periportal hepatic sinusoid CL0019021
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 7.9%
    PRS 31.2%
  • pancreatic PP cell CL0002275
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 7.0%
    PRS 18.5%
  • pancreatic A cell CL0000171
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 11.2%
  • hematopoietic multipotent progenitor cell CL0000837
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 16.7%
  • mucus secreting cell CL0000319
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 13.7%
  • erythroid progenitor cell CL0000038
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 10.6%
    PRS 16.4%
  • effector memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000913
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 16.0%
  • slow muscle cell CL0000189
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 25.3%
    PRS 51.4%
  • lung secretory cell CL1000272
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 4.9%
    PRS 9.7%
  • choroid plexus epithelial cell CL0000706
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 8.2%
  • CD8-positive, CD28-negative, alpha-beta regulatory T cell CL0000920
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 17.5%
  • tracheal goblet cell CL1000329
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 4.5%
    PRS 21.3%
  • IgG plasma cell CL0000985
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 18.1%
  • double-positive, alpha-beta thymocyte CL0000809
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 15.0%
  • endothelial cell of arteriole CL1000412
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 11.9%
    PRS 33.7%
  • Schwann cell CL0002573
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 6.2%
    PRS 12.9%

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 [SOD2](/details-gene/6648), or Superoxide Dismutase 2, is a critical mitochondrial enzyme that plays a central role in cellular defense against oxidative stress. It functions as a manganese-dependent superoxide dismutase, catalyzing the conversion of superoxide radicals, which are toxic byproducts of mitochondrial respiration, into less harmful molecules ([GO:0004784](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0004784)). Its expression is most significant in cells with high metabolic activity and those involved in inflammatory responses, such as [elicited macrophage](/details-cell/CL0000861), various monocyte subsets, and fibroblasts. This expression pattern underscores its fundamental role in maintaining mitochondrial integrity and cellular homeostasis, particularly under conditions of physiological or pathological stress. Deficiencies in [SOD2](/details-gene/6648) are associated with several clinical conditions, as indicated by its OMIM annotation ([147460](https://omim.org/entry/147460)). ## Cellular Roles and Expression Landscape The expression profile of [SOD2](/details-gene/6648) highlights its indispensable function in the myeloid lineage and in structural cells that form tissue barriers. **Overall**, the gene shows the highest significance in phagocytic cells, including [elicited macrophage](/details-cell/CL0000861) (CSI: 69.54), [CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte](/details-cell/CL0002396) (CSI: 62.79), and [alternatively activated macrophage](/details-cell/CL0000890) (CSI: 36.32). This is consistent with the high levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced by these cells during processes like phagocytosis and inflammatory signaling, necessitating a robust antioxidant defense system to prevent self-inflicted damage. Beyond the immune system, [SOD2](/details-gene/6648) is also highly significant in various fibroblast populations, including [skin fibroblast](/details-cell/CL0002620) (CSI: 46.86) and [bronchus fibroblast of lung](/details-cell/CL2000093) (CSI: 42.34), as well as in epithelial cells such as [keratinocyte](/details-cell/CL0000312) (CSI: 35.69) and [epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract](/details-cell/CL0002632) (CSI: 43.51). This suggests a broad protective role in maintaining the integrity of tissues frequently exposed to environmental stressors. Conversely, [SOD2](/details-gene/6648) expression is notably low in several specialized cell types. Its lack of significance in various neuronal subtypes, such as [chandelier pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron](/details-cell/CL4023036) (CSI: -4.73) and [retinal rod cell](/details-cell/CL0000604) (CSI: -4.44), as well as in quiescent lymphocytes like [naive T cell](/details-cell/CL0000898) (CSI: -5.10), defines its functional niche. This pattern suggests that while all cells require some ROS management, the high-level expression of [SOD2](/details-gene/6648) is particularly critical for cells characterized by high rates of mitochondrial respiration or those that utilize ROS for signaling and defense. ## Pathways and Molecular Function [SOD2](/details-gene/6648) encodes an enzyme whose primary molecular function is `Superoxide dismutase activity` ([GO:0004784](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0004784)), which is dependent on `Manganese ion binding` ([GO:0030145](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0030145)). This function is integral to the biological process of `Removal of superoxide radicals` ([GO:0019430](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0019430)). The enzyme is localized to the `Mitochondrial matrix` ([GO:0005759](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005759)), placing it at the primary site of superoxide production from the `Respiratory electron transport chain` ([GO:0022904](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0022904)). This core function places [SOD2](/details-gene/6648) at the center of the `Cellular response to oxidative stress` ([GO:0034599](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0034599)) and the Reactome pathway for `Detoxification of reactive oxygen species` ([R-HSA-3299685](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-3299685)). By controlling mitochondrial ROS levels, [SOD2](/details-gene/6648) influences critical downstream cellular decisions, including the `Negative regulation of oxidative stress-induced intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway` ([GO:1902176](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:1902176)). This links mitochondrial health directly to cell survival. Furthermore, pathway analysis implicates [SOD2](/details-gene/6648) in broader physiological processes. Its involvement in `Cytokine signaling in immune system` ([R-HSA-1280215](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-1280215)) aligns with its high expression in macrophages and monocytes, suggesting that managing oxidative stress is a key checkpoint in modulating immune responses. The gene's connection to pathways associated with `Neurodegenerative diseases` ([R-HSA-8863678](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-8863678)) highlights the critical importance of mitochondrial ROS detoxification in maintaining long-term neuronal health. This is supported by early research characterizing the gene's sequence and structure ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1093/nar/15.21.9076), [Link](https://doi.org/10.1089/dna.1994.13.1127)). ## Research Directions The widespread and essential role of [SOD2](/details-gene/6648) in managing mitochondrial oxidative stress suggests several avenues for future research, particularly concerning its role in cellular differentiation and disease pathology. ### Proposed Hypotheses: 1. **Role in Macrophage Polarization:** Given its high significance in both pro-inflammatory ([elicited macrophage](/details-cell/CL0000861)) and anti-inflammatory ([alternatively activated macrophage](/details-cell/CL0000890)) macrophage subtypes, it is plausible that [SOD2](/details-gene/6648) is a critical regulator of macrophage metabolic reprogramming and functional polarization. We hypothesize that the expression level of [SOD2](/details-gene/6648) determines the capacity of a macrophage to sustain the distinct metabolic profiles required for M1 (glycolytic) versus M2 (oxidative) states, thereby acting as a fulcrum in balancing immune responses. 2. **Contribution to Fibroblast Senescence and Tissue Fibrosis:** The high expression of [SOD2](/details-gene/6648) in fibroblasts from tissues like the lung and skin suggests a key role in preventing stress-induced premature senescence. We hypothesize that chronic oxidative stress leading to downregulation or inactivation of [SOD2](/details-gene/6648) in fibroblasts is a key event that triggers their transition into a senescent, pro-fibrotic phenotype, thereby contributing to age-related diseases such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. ### Experimental Approach: To test the hypothesis regarding macrophage polarization, a targeted experiment could be designed. CRISPR-Cas9-mediated knockout of [SOD2](/details-gene/6648) could be performed in primary human monocytes. These modified cells, alongside wild-type controls, would then be differentiated into M1 macrophages (using LPS and IFN-γ) and M2 macrophages (using IL-4 and IL-13). The primary readouts would include: (1) quantification of mitochondrial superoxide levels using MitoSOX Red flow cytometry; (2) assessment of metabolic profiles via Seahorse XF analysis to measure oxygen consumption rate and extracellular acidification rate; and (3) analysis of M1/M2 marker gene and protein expression (e.g., *iNOS*, *ARG1*, *CD206*, *TNF*) by qRT-PCR and western blot to determine if loss of [SOD2](/details-gene/6648) impairs the ability to achieve a stable M2 phenotype. ### Therapeutic Potential: As an intracellular enzyme, [SOD2](/details-gene/6648) is not a conventional target for antibody-based therapies. The therapeutic strategy would likely involve **activation** or functional supplementation rather than inhibition, as loss of function is associated with pathology. Small-molecule mimetics of [SOD2](/details-gene/6648) or compounds that enhance its activity could have significant therapeutic value in a wide range of conditions linked to mitochondrial oxidative stress, including neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, and inflammatory disorders. The primary challenge would be ensuring specific delivery to the mitochondria of affected cells to maximize efficacy and minimize potential off-target effects, as systemic modulation of such a fundamental process could be detrimental.

Genular Protein ID: 1122452461

Symbol: SODM_HUMAN

Name: Superoxide dismutase [Mn], mitochondrial

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Citations:

PubMed ID: 2462451

Title: Synthesis and processing of the precursor for human mangano-superoxide dismutase.

PubMed ID: 2462451

DOI: 10.1016/0167-4838(89)90058-7

PubMed ID: 3684581

Title: Human Mn superoxide dismutase cDNA sequence.

PubMed ID: 3684581

DOI: 10.1093/nar/15.21.9076

PubMed ID: 3399391

Title: Isolation of cDNAs encoding human manganese superoxide dismutase.

PubMed ID: 3399391

DOI: 10.1093/nar/16.13.6224

PubMed ID: 2831093

Title: Isolation and characterization of complementary DNAs encoding human manganese-containing superoxide dismutase.

PubMed ID: 2831093

DOI: 10.1016/0014-5793(88)81136-0

PubMed ID: 1699607

Title: Manganese superoxide dismutase: nucleotide and deduced amino acid sequence of a cDNA encoding a new human transcript.

PubMed ID: 1699607

DOI: 10.1016/0167-4781(90)90213-l

PubMed ID: 1988135

Title: Complementary DNA encoding human colon cancer manganese superoxide dismutase and the expression of its gene in human cells.

PubMed ID: 1988135

PubMed ID: 7702755

Title: Molecular structure and organization of the human manganese superoxide dismutase gene.

PubMed ID: 7702755

DOI: 10.1089/dna.1994.13.1127

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: 6386798

Title: The primary structure of human liver manganese superoxide dismutase.

PubMed ID: 6386798

DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9258(18)90788-x

PubMed ID: 7895732

Title: The human myocardial two-dimensional gel protein database: update 1994.

PubMed ID: 7895732

DOI: 10.1002/elps.11501501209

PubMed ID: 7498159

Title: The major protein expression profile and two-dimensional protein database of human heart.

PubMed ID: 7498159

DOI: 10.1002/elps.11501601192

PubMed ID: 9150946

Title: Two-dimensional electrophoretic analysis of human breast carcinoma proteins: mapping of proteins that bind to the SH3 domain of mixed lineage kinase MLK2.

PubMed ID: 9150946

DOI: 10.1002/elps.1150180342

PubMed ID: 10334867

Title: Tyrosine modifications and inactivation of active site manganese superoxide dismutase mutant (Y34F) by peroxynitrite.

PubMed ID: 10334867

DOI: 10.1006/abbi.1999.1202

PubMed ID: 16399855

Title: Detection of sequence-specific tyrosine nitration of manganese SOD and SERCA in cardiovascular disease and aging.

PubMed ID: 16399855

DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.01293.2005

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: 20668652

Title: KRIT1 regulates the homeostasis of intracellular reactive oxygen species.

PubMed ID: 20668652

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0011786

PubMed ID: 21269460

Title: Initial characterization of the human central proteome.

PubMed ID: 21269460

DOI: 10.1186/1752-0509-5-17

PubMed ID: 21268071

Title: Protein stability of mitochondrial superoxide dismutase SOD2 is regulated by USP36.

PubMed ID: 21268071

DOI: 10.1002/jcb.22940

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: 1394426

Title: The structure of human mitochondrial manganese superoxide dismutase reveals a novel tetrameric interface of two 4-helix bundles.

PubMed ID: 1394426

DOI: 10.1016/0092-8674(92)90270-m

PubMed ID: 8605177

Title: Human mitochondrial manganese superoxide dismutase polymorphic variant Ile58Thr reduces activity by destabilizing the tetrameric interface.

PubMed ID: 8605177

DOI: 10.1021/bi951892w

PubMed ID: 9537988

Title: Probing the active site of human manganese superoxide dismutase: the role of glutamine 143.

PubMed ID: 9537988

DOI: 10.1021/bi972395d

PubMed ID: 9537987

Title: Crystal structure of Y34F mutant human mitochondrial manganese superoxide dismutase and the functional role of tyrosine 34.

PubMed ID: 9537987

DOI: 10.1021/bi972394l

PubMed ID: 10852710

Title: Multiple replacements of glutamine 143 in human manganese superoxide dismutase: effects on structure, stability, and catalysis.

PubMed ID: 10852710

DOI: 10.1021/bi9929958

PubMed ID: 11580280

Title: Kinetic analysis of product inhibition in human manganese superoxide dismutase.

PubMed ID: 11580280

DOI: 10.1021/bi011047f

PubMed ID: 19265433

Title: Contribution of human manganese superoxide dismutase tyrosine 34 to structure and catalysis.

PubMed ID: 19265433

DOI: 10.1021/bi8023288

PubMed ID: 12624725

Title: The polymorphism of manganese superoxide dismutase is associated with diabetic nephropathy in Japanese type 2 diabetic patients.

PubMed ID: 12624725

DOI: 10.1007/s100380300021

PubMed ID: 18989629

Title: The manganese superoxide dismutase Val16Ala polymorphism is associated with decreased risk of diabetic nephropathy in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes.

PubMed ID: 18989629

DOI: 10.1007/s11010-008-9943-x

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 222
  • Mass: 24750
  • Checksum: CA047D7900AE5905
  • Sequence:
  • MLSRAVCGTS RQLAPVLGYL GSRQKHSLPD LPYDYGALEP HINAQIMQLH HSKHHAAYVN 
    NLNVTEEKYQ EALAKGDVTA QIALQPALKF NGGGHINHSI FWTNLSPNGG GEPKGELLEA 
    IKRDFGSFDK FKEKLTAASV GVQGSGWGWL GFNKERGHLQ IAACPNQDPL QGTTGLIPLL 
    GIDVWEHAYY LQYKNVRPDY LKAIWNVINW ENVTERYMAC KK

Genular Protein ID: 3744830480

Symbol: Q96AM7_HUMAN

Name: N/A

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

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

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 140
  • Mass: 15745
  • Checksum: 499AC0467EF5C451
  • Sequence:
  • MLSRAVCGTS RQLAPALGYL GSRQKHSLPD LPYDYGALEP HINAQIMQLH HSKHHAAYVN 
    NLNVTEEKYQ EALAKGRFQA ERREAVPGRG DPREPGPIRT GLSVEENSLR ICTGSEFSRH 
    DSLSFKHMVY LIVEGVPRWV

Genular Protein ID: 2240446820

Symbol: G5E9P6_HUMAN

Name: N/A

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 11237011

Title: Initial sequencing and analysis of the human genome.

PubMed ID: 11237011

DOI: 10.1038/35057062

PubMed ID: 11181995

Title: The sequence of the human genome.

PubMed ID: 11181995

DOI: 10.1126/science.1058040

PubMed ID: 14574404

Title: The DNA sequence and analysis of human chromosome 6.

PubMed ID: 14574404

DOI: 10.1038/nature02055

PubMed ID: 15496913

Title: Finishing the euchromatic sequence of the human genome.

PubMed ID: 15496913

DOI: 10.1038/nature03001

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

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 140
  • Mass: 15773
  • Checksum: 499ADF5676E5D351
  • Sequence:
  • MLSRAVCGTS RQLAPVLGYL GSRQKHSLPD LPYDYGALEP HINAQIMQLH HSKHHAAYVN 
    NLNVTEEKYQ EALAKGRFQA ERREAVPGRG DPREPGPIRT GLSVEENSLR ICTGSEFSRH 
    DSLSFKHMVY LIVEGVPRWV

Genular Protein ID: 4052390520

Symbol: Q9UG59_HUMAN

Name: N/A

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

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Sequence Information:

  • Length: 76
  • Mass: 8482
  • Checksum: 29A1102EC57C3C01
  • Sequence:
  • MLSRAVCGTS RQLAPVLGYL GSRQKHSLPD LPYDYGALEP HINAQIMQLH HSKHHAAYVN 
    NLNVTEEKYQ EALAKG