Details for: BTC

Gene ID: 685

Symbol: BTC

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000174808

Description: betacellulin

Associated with

Cells (max top 100)

(Cell Significance Index and respective Thresholds are uniquely calculated using our advanced thresholding algorithms to reveal cell-specific gene markers)

  • Cell Name: hematopoietic oligopotent progenitor cell (CL0002032)
    Fold Change: 44.1171
    Cell Significance Index: -11.1900
  • Cell Name: smooth muscle fiber of ileum (CL1000278)
    Fold Change: 22.8754
    Cell Significance Index: -10.8000
  • Cell Name: bladder urothelial cell (CL1001428)
    Fold Change: 1.4044
    Cell Significance Index: 72.9600
  • Cell Name: epithelial cell of esophagus (CL0002252)
    Fold Change: 1.0184
    Cell Significance Index: 6.7600
  • Cell Name: colon goblet cell (CL0009039)
    Fold Change: 0.9074
    Cell Significance Index: 89.7600
  • Cell Name: enterocyte of epithelium of large intestine (CL0002071)
    Fold Change: 0.7450
    Cell Significance Index: 33.7700
  • Cell Name: eye photoreceptor cell (CL0000287)
    Fold Change: 0.7138
    Cell Significance Index: 44.9900
  • Cell Name: tuft cell of colon (CL0009041)
    Fold Change: 0.6854
    Cell Significance Index: 618.9000
  • Cell Name: intestinal crypt stem cell of colon (CL0009043)
    Fold Change: 0.6523
    Cell Significance Index: 70.9600
  • Cell Name: enterocyte of epithelium of small intestine (CL1000334)
    Fold Change: 0.4994
    Cell Significance Index: 14.3900
  • Cell Name: epithelial cell of small intestine (CL0002254)
    Fold Change: 0.4933
    Cell Significance Index: 80.2300
  • Cell Name: enteric smooth muscle cell (CL0002504)
    Fold Change: 0.4637
    Cell Significance Index: 2.4400
  • Cell Name: peg cell (CL4033014)
    Fold Change: 0.4359
    Cell Significance Index: 10.0700
  • Cell Name: paneth cell of colon (CL0009009)
    Fold Change: 0.4305
    Cell Significance Index: 6.4500
  • Cell Name: paneth cell of epithelium of small intestine (CL1000343)
    Fold Change: 0.4237
    Cell Significance Index: 9.1800
  • Cell Name: photoreceptor cell (CL0000210)
    Fold Change: 0.3702
    Cell Significance Index: 5.2000
  • Cell Name: microfold cell of epithelium of small intestine (CL1000353)
    Fold Change: 0.3363
    Cell Significance Index: 23.2600
  • Cell Name: L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron (CL4023040)
    Fold Change: 0.3345
    Cell Significance Index: 67.1000
  • Cell Name: epithelial cell of uterus (CL0002149)
    Fold Change: 0.3272
    Cell Significance Index: 4.5400
  • Cell Name: acinar cell of salivary gland (CL0002623)
    Fold Change: 0.2340
    Cell Significance Index: 10.9100
  • Cell Name: small intestine goblet cell (CL1000495)
    Fold Change: 0.1998
    Cell Significance Index: 7.0200
  • Cell Name: pigmented ciliary epithelial cell (CL0002303)
    Fold Change: 0.1861
    Cell Significance Index: 27.0500
  • Cell Name: enteroendocrine cell of colon (CL0009042)
    Fold Change: 0.1144
    Cell Significance Index: 21.7700
  • Cell Name: intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine (CL0009017)
    Fold Change: 0.1061
    Cell Significance Index: 2.2600
  • Cell Name: respiratory goblet cell (CL0002370)
    Fold Change: 0.0989
    Cell Significance Index: 1.0200
  • Cell Name: obsolete caudal ganglionic eminence derived GABAergic cortical interneuron (CL4023070)
    Fold Change: 0.0853
    Cell Significance Index: 30.5900
  • Cell Name: intermediate cell of urothelium (CL4030055)
    Fold Change: 0.0833
    Cell Significance Index: 15.0100
  • Cell Name: basal cell of urothelium (CL1000486)
    Fold Change: 0.0743
    Cell Significance Index: 9.1400
  • Cell Name: non-pigmented ciliary epithelial cell (CL0002304)
    Fold Change: 0.0493
    Cell Significance Index: 31.3100
  • Cell Name: enteroendocrine cell of small intestine (CL0009006)
    Fold Change: 0.0488
    Cell Significance Index: 1.2200
  • Cell Name: retinal rod cell (CL0000604)
    Fold Change: 0.0453
    Cell Significance Index: 0.5400
  • Cell Name: transit amplifying cell of small intestine (CL0009012)
    Fold Change: 0.0444
    Cell Significance Index: 0.9200
  • Cell Name: hair follicular keratinocyte (CL2000092)
    Fold Change: 0.0359
    Cell Significance Index: 15.8800
  • Cell Name: pigmented epithelial cell (CL0000529)
    Fold Change: 0.0332
    Cell Significance Index: 62.5700
  • Cell Name: cell in vitro (CL0001034)
    Fold Change: 0.0318
    Cell Significance Index: 17.3500
  • Cell Name: umbrella cell of urothelium (CL4030056)
    Fold Change: 0.0315
    Cell Significance Index: 0.2900
  • Cell Name: fallopian tube secretory epithelial cell (CL4030006)
    Fold Change: 0.0291
    Cell Significance Index: 0.4500
  • Cell Name: kidney loop of Henle cortical thick ascending limb epithelial cell (CL1001109)
    Fold Change: 0.0094
    Cell Significance Index: 6.8800
  • Cell Name: hippocampal pyramidal neuron (CL1001571)
    Fold Change: 0.0081
    Cell Significance Index: 0.2300
  • Cell Name: GABAergic interneuron (CL0011005)
    Fold Change: 0.0064
    Cell Significance Index: 4.4200
  • Cell Name: basal epithelial cell of tracheobronchial tree (CL0002329)
    Fold Change: 0.0049
    Cell Significance Index: 0.1400
  • Cell Name: anterior lens cell (CL0002223)
    Fold Change: -0.0025
    Cell Significance Index: -4.6500
  • Cell Name: lens epithelial cell (CL0002224)
    Fold Change: -0.0034
    Cell Significance Index: -5.2200
  • Cell Name: pulmonary alveolar epithelial cell (CL0000322)
    Fold Change: -0.0076
    Cell Significance Index: -5.7800
  • Cell Name: secondary lens fiber (CL0002225)
    Fold Change: -0.0087
    Cell Significance Index: -11.8400
  • Cell Name: basal cell of prostate epithelium (CL0002341)
    Fold Change: -0.0088
    Cell Significance Index: -0.2400
  • Cell Name: ciliary muscle cell (CL1000443)
    Fold Change: -0.0098
    Cell Significance Index: -4.4500
  • Cell Name: pancreatic A cell (CL0000171)
    Fold Change: -0.0136
    Cell Significance Index: -10.0800
  • Cell Name: myometrial cell (CL0002366)
    Fold Change: -0.0139
    Cell Significance Index: -0.1600
  • Cell Name: type B pancreatic cell (CL0000169)
    Fold Change: -0.0195
    Cell Significance Index: -11.0000
  • Cell Name: pancreatic acinar cell (CL0002064)
    Fold Change: -0.0203
    Cell Significance Index: -3.4600
  • Cell Name: pancreatic PP cell (CL0002275)
    Fold Change: -0.0217
    Cell Significance Index: -13.5800
  • Cell Name: neoplastic cell (CL0001063)
    Fold Change: -0.0277
    Cell Significance Index: -5.5100
  • Cell Name: transit amplifying cell of colon (CL0009011)
    Fold Change: -0.0284
    Cell Significance Index: -0.9100
  • Cell Name: dopaminergic neuron (CL0000700)
    Fold Change: -0.0408
    Cell Significance Index: -11.7300
  • Cell Name: odontoblast (CL0000060)
    Fold Change: -0.0438
    Cell Significance Index: -5.6100
  • Cell Name: pancreatic ductal cell (CL0002079)
    Fold Change: -0.0460
    Cell Significance Index: -5.2700
  • Cell Name: sebum secreting cell (CL0000317)
    Fold Change: -0.0464
    Cell Significance Index: -3.2800
  • Cell Name: epithelial cell of stomach (CL0002178)
    Fold Change: -0.0511
    Cell Significance Index: -5.9500
  • Cell Name: abnormal cell (CL0001061)
    Fold Change: -0.0523
    Cell Significance Index: -5.3400
  • Cell Name: pancreatic D cell (CL0000173)
    Fold Change: -0.0580
    Cell Significance Index: -12.2100
  • Cell Name: lactocyte (CL0002325)
    Fold Change: -0.0619
    Cell Significance Index: -8.0000
  • Cell Name: stromal cell of ovary (CL0002132)
    Fold Change: -0.0732
    Cell Significance Index: -10.0500
  • Cell Name: smooth muscle cell of sphincter of pupil (CL0002243)
    Fold Change: -0.0923
    Cell Significance Index: -9.6100
  • Cell Name: hippocampal granule cell (CL0001033)
    Fold Change: -0.0943
    Cell Significance Index: -6.3400
  • Cell Name: conjunctival epithelial cell (CL1000432)
    Fold Change: -0.0982
    Cell Significance Index: -1.3400
  • Cell Name: intestinal epithelial cell (CL0002563)
    Fold Change: -0.1019
    Cell Significance Index: -1.0600
  • Cell Name: fibro/adipogenic progenitor cell (CL0009099)
    Fold Change: -0.1054
    Cell Significance Index: -5.3300
  • Cell Name: progenitor cell of mammary luminal epithelium (CL0009116)
    Fold Change: -0.1071
    Cell Significance Index: -7.9800
  • Cell Name: intestinal tuft cell (CL0019032)
    Fold Change: -0.1194
    Cell Significance Index: -7.3200
  • Cell Name: cardiac muscle myoblast (CL0000513)
    Fold Change: -0.1239
    Cell Significance Index: -9.5100
  • Cell Name: kidney loop of Henle descending limb epithelial cell (CL1001021)
    Fold Change: -0.1337
    Cell Significance Index: -10.5900
  • Cell Name: retinal progenitor cell (CL0002672)
    Fold Change: -0.1541
    Cell Significance Index: -8.6500
  • Cell Name: luminal adaptive secretory precursor cell of mammary gland (CL4033057)
    Fold Change: -0.1542
    Cell Significance Index: -7.2500
  • Cell Name: neuron associated cell (CL0000095)
    Fold Change: -0.1580
    Cell Significance Index: -6.4700
  • Cell Name: forebrain neuroblast (CL1000042)
    Fold Change: -0.1815
    Cell Significance Index: -11.1600
  • Cell Name: corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron (CL4023013)
    Fold Change: -0.1821
    Cell Significance Index: -5.8000
  • Cell Name: BEST4+ enteroycte (CL4030026)
    Fold Change: -0.1855
    Cell Significance Index: -2.8000
  • Cell Name: granulosa cell (CL0000501)
    Fold Change: -0.2073
    Cell Significance Index: -5.4500
  • Cell Name: L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron (CL4023041)
    Fold Change: -0.2087
    Cell Significance Index: -7.3100
  • Cell Name: skeletal muscle fiber (CL0008002)
    Fold Change: -0.2315
    Cell Significance Index: -5.9500
  • Cell Name: glycinergic neuron (CL1001509)
    Fold Change: -0.2381
    Cell Significance Index: -12.5000
  • Cell Name: stratified epithelial cell (CL0000079)
    Fold Change: -0.2427
    Cell Significance Index: -8.9100
  • Cell Name: indirect pathway medium spiny neuron (CL4023029)
    Fold Change: -0.2534
    Cell Significance Index: -11.2100
  • Cell Name: medial ganglionic eminence derived interneuron (CL4023063)
    Fold Change: -0.2758
    Cell Significance Index: -3.9500
  • Cell Name: L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron (CL4023038)
    Fold Change: -0.2781
    Cell Significance Index: -9.1100
  • Cell Name: CD14-positive monocyte (CL0001054)
    Fold Change: -0.2808
    Cell Significance Index: -5.4900
  • Cell Name: direct pathway medium spiny neuron (CL4023026)
    Fold Change: -0.2984
    Cell Significance Index: -11.3000
  • Cell Name: skeletal muscle satellite stem cell (CL0008011)
    Fold Change: -0.3113
    Cell Significance Index: -3.2500
  • Cell Name: endothelial cell of venule (CL1000414)
    Fold Change: -0.3123
    Cell Significance Index: -3.5500
  • Cell Name: VIP GABAergic cortical interneuron (CL4023016)
    Fold Change: -0.3128
    Cell Significance Index: -6.2800
  • Cell Name: L5/6 near-projecting glutamatergic neuron (CL4030067)
    Fold Change: -0.3170
    Cell Significance Index: -1.6600
  • Cell Name: keratocyte (CL0002363)
    Fold Change: -0.3218
    Cell Significance Index: -5.1100
  • Cell Name: preadipocyte (CL0002334)
    Fold Change: -0.3264
    Cell Significance Index: -6.3700
  • Cell Name: CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte (CL0002396)
    Fold Change: -0.3297
    Cell Significance Index: -7.9900
  • Cell Name: fibroblast of dermis (CL0002551)
    Fold Change: -0.3311
    Cell Significance Index: -6.9300
  • Cell Name: mesonephric nephron tubule epithelial cell (CL1000022)
    Fold Change: -0.3315
    Cell Significance Index: -11.5200
  • Cell Name: keratinocyte (CL0000312)
    Fold Change: -0.3319
    Cell Significance Index: -8.2900
  • Cell Name: eukaryotic cell (CL0000255)
    Fold Change: -0.3329
    Cell Significance Index: -14.4800
  • Cell Name: kidney epithelial cell (CL0002518)
    Fold Change: -0.3456
    Cell Significance Index: -10.1800

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.

Other Information

**Key Characteristics** Betacellulin is a 25-kDa protein that belongs to the EGF family, which consists of seven members. It is produced by the pancreas and is also found in other tissues, including the retina, cardiac endothelial cells, and smooth muscle cells. Betacellulin is highly expressed in cells that require rapid proliferation and differentiation, such as granulocyte monocyte progenitor cells and absorptive cells. Its expression is downregulated in cancer cells, where it is often associated with a poor prognosis. **Pathways and Functions** Betacellulin's primary function is to regulate cell proliferation and differentiation through its interaction with EGFR. The binding of betacellulin to EGFR activates a signaling cascade that involves the activation of various downstream kinases, including MAPK1/3, PI3K, and AKT. This cascade regulates cell growth, migration, and survival by modulating the expression of target genes involved in these processes. Betacellulin's signaling pathway is also involved in negative regulation of apoptosis, particularly in epithelial cells. The activation of PI3K/AKT signaling by betacellulin inhibits the expression of pro-apoptotic genes and promotes the expression of anti-apoptotic genes. **Clinical Significance** Betacellulin has been implicated in various diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. In cancer, betacellulin's downregulation is often associated with a poor prognosis, as it can inhibit the growth and survival of cancer cells. In diabetes, betacellulin's expression is reduced in pancreatic islets, leading to impaired insulin secretion and glucose metabolism. In cardiovascular disease, betacellulin's expression is increased in smooth muscle cells, leading to the proliferation and migration of these cells, which can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. Betacellulin's signaling pathway has also been implicated in the regulation of fibroblast proliferation and mitotic nuclear division, which are critical processes in wound healing and tissue repair. **Implications for Therapeutic Interventions** Given its role in regulating cell proliferation and differentiation, betacellulin has potential therapeutic applications in cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. In cancer, betacellulin's downregulation could be targeted to inhibit the growth and survival of cancer cells. In diabetes, betacellulin's expression could be enhanced to improve insulin secretion and glucose metabolism. In cardiovascular disease, betacellulin's signaling pathway could be targeted to regulate fibroblast proliferation and mitotic nuclear division, which could contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. In conclusion, betacellulin is a growth factor that plays a crucial role in regulating cell proliferation, differentiation, and survival. Its signaling pathway is involved in various physiological and pathological processes, including cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Further research is needed to fully understand the implications of betacellulin's role in these diseases and to explore its potential therapeutic applications.

Genular Protein ID: 2222156240

Symbol: BTC_HUMAN

Name: Probetacellulin

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 8439318

Title: Cloning and expression of cDNA encoding human betacellulin, a new member of the EGF family.

PubMed ID: 8439318

DOI: 10.1006/bbrc.1993.1173

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: 8144591

Title: Recombinant human betacellulin. Molecular structure, biological activities, and receptor interaction.

PubMed ID: 8144591

DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9258(17)36977-6

PubMed ID: 8919026

Title: Human betacellulin, a member of the EGF family dominantly expressed in pancreas and small intestine, is fully active in a monomeric form.

PubMed ID: 8919026

DOI: 10.3109/08977199609003220

PubMed ID: 8570211

Title: Betacellulin activates the epidermal growth factor receptor and erbB-4, and induces cellular response patterns distinct from those stimulated by epidermal growth factor or neuregulin-beta.

PubMed ID: 8570211

PubMed ID: 10867024

Title: Ligand discrimination in signaling through an ErbB4 receptor homodimer.

PubMed ID: 10867024

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.c901015199

PubMed ID: 12074582

Title: Solution structure of betacellulin, a new member of EGF-family ligands.

PubMed ID: 12074582

DOI: 10.1016/s0006-291x(02)00585-5

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 178
  • Mass: 19746
  • Checksum: 27AC77BD92001F0F
  • Sequence:
  • MDRAARCSGA SSLPLLLALA LGLVILHCVV ADGNSTRSPE TNGLLCGDPE ENCAATTTQS 
    KRKGHFSRCP KQYKHYCIKG RCRFVVAEQT PSCVCDEGYI GARCERVDLF YLRGDRGQIL 
    VICLIAVMVV FIILVIGVCT CCHPLRKRRK RKKKEEEMET LGKDITPINE DIEETNIA

Genular Protein ID: 1030526547

Symbol: A0A0S2Z3I5_HUMAN

Name: N/A

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 26871637

Title: Widespread Expansion of Protein Interaction Capabilities by Alternative Splicing.

PubMed ID: 26871637

DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2016.01.029

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 129
  • Mass: 14301
  • Checksum: F969472876D876BB
  • Sequence:
  • MDRAARCSGA SSLPLLLALA LGLVILHCVV ADGNSTRSPE TNGLLCGDPE ENCAATTTQS 
    KRKGHFSRCP KQYKHYCIKG RCRFVVAEQT PSCVPLRKRR KRKKKEEEME TLGKDITPIN 
    EDIEETNIA

Database document:

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