Details for: EZR

Gene ID: 7430

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: EZR

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000092820

Description: ezrin

Cell Significance Landscape

Associated with

Significant Cells

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

  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 96.84
    rCSI 85.16%
    PRS 10.94
  • epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract CL0002632
    CSI 92.88
    rCSI 72%
    PRS 14.38
  • lung ciliated cell CL1000271
    CSI 88.87
    rCSI 100%
    PRS 11.04
  • class switched memory B cell CL0000972
    CSI 84.42
    rCSI 63.02%
    PRS 25.35
  • multi-ciliated epithelial cell CL0005012
    CSI 80.13
    rCSI 79.97%
    PRS 12.88
  • central memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000907
    CSI 76.95
    rCSI 51.84%
    PRS 18.17
  • nasal mucosa goblet cell CL0002480
    CSI 76.64
    rCSI 88.88%
    PRS 22.23
  • extravillous trophoblast CL0008036
    CSI 68.44
    rCSI 84.67%
    PRS 13.23
  • memory B cell CL0000787
    CSI 65.6
    rCSI 64.78%
    PRS 53.75
  • CD4-positive helper T cell CL0000492
    CSI 61.6
    rCSI 46.6%
    PRS 20.73
  • ciliated cell CL0000064
    CSI 61.52
    rCSI 99.67%
    PRS 15.31
  • mature B cell CL0000785
    CSI 59.55
    rCSI 51.77%
    PRS 18.67
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 59.48
    rCSI 90.85%
    PRS 15.12
  • respiratory suprabasal cell CL4033048
    CSI 57.91
    rCSI 74.27%
    PRS 17.42
  • BEST4+ enteroycte CL4030026
    CSI 56.55
    rCSI 70.34%
    PRS 15.93
  • placental villous trophoblast CL2000060
    CSI 53.23
    rCSI 82.25%
    PRS 14.12
  • colon epithelial cell CL0011108
    CSI 53.2
    rCSI 55.73%
    PRS 14.04
  • club cell CL0000158
    CSI 51.77
    rCSI 75.83%
    PRS 17.52
  • keratinocyte CL0000312
    CSI 50.72
    rCSI 42.51%
    PRS 18.03
  • respiratory basal cell CL0002633
    CSI 50.45
    rCSI 52.26%
    PRS 17.72
  • goblet cell CL0000160
    CSI 47.78
    rCSI 45.15%
    PRS 15.74
  • intestinal epithelial cell CL0002563
    CSI 47.34
    rCSI 49.47%
    PRS 15.77
  • retinal pigment epithelial cell CL0002586
    CSI 46.71
    rCSI 92.74%
    PRS 16.02
  • enterocyte CL0000584
    CSI 44.66
    rCSI 72.01%
    PRS 23.73
  • plasmablast CL0000980
    CSI 44.34
    rCSI 34.88%
    PRS 18.02
  • secretory cell CL0000151
    CSI 43.03
    rCSI 44.89%
    PRS 15.46
  • M cell of gut CL0000682
    CSI 40.88
    rCSI 43.44%
    PRS 26.46
  • ciliated columnar cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002145
    CSI 39.36
    rCSI 89.73%
    PRS 15.62
  • duct epithelial cell CL0000068
    CSI 39.14
    rCSI 57.27%
    PRS 15.93
  • naive B cell CL0000788
    CSI 39.05
    rCSI 33.5%
    PRS 25.86
  • ionocyte CL0005006
    CSI 36.22
    rCSI 38.82%
    PRS 13.87
  • stem cell CL0000034
    CSI 36.08
    rCSI 34.79%
    PRS 10.65
  • colonocyte CL1000347
    CSI 35.85
    rCSI 51.39%
    PRS 20.67
  • syncytiotrophoblast cell CL0000525
    CSI 35.47
    rCSI 100%
    PRS 28.83
  • corneal epithelial cell CL0000575
    CSI 34.92
    rCSI 99.88%
    PRS 26.58
  • fallopian tube secretory epithelial cell CL4030006
    CSI 32.41
    rCSI 31.2%
    PRS 15.6
  • luminal epithelial cell of mammary gland CL0002326
    CSI 31.72
    rCSI 57.63%
    PRS 23.04
  • CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002396
    CSI 31.53
    rCSI 24.29%
    PRS 13.78
  • small intestine goblet cell CL1000495
    CSI 31.13
    rCSI 68.18%
    PRS 20.11
  • pulmonary alveolar type 2 cell CL0002063
    CSI 29.85
    rCSI 46.31%
    PRS 22.78
  • CD8-positive, CD28-negative, alpha-beta regulatory T cell CL0000920
    CSI 29.28
    rCSI 58.37%
    PRS 25.25
  • foveolar cell of stomach CL0002179
    CSI 28.89
    rCSI 61.5%
    PRS 24.18
  • tracheal goblet cell CL1000329
    CSI 28.57
    rCSI 62.37%
    PRS 30.07
  • group 3 innate lymphoid cell CL0001071
    CSI 27.65
    rCSI 20.77%
    PRS 15.77
  • epithelial cell CL0000066
    CSI 26.24
    rCSI 40.32%
    PRS 21.18
  • CD8-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell, CD45RO-positive CL0001203
    CSI 25.99
    rCSI 31.49%
    PRS 19.53
  • glandular epithelial cell CL0000150
    CSI 25.99
    rCSI 68.41%
    PRS 29.34
  • pancreatic ductal cell CL0002079
    CSI 25.96
    rCSI 50.49%
    PRS 15.43
  • deuterosomal cell CL4033044
    CSI 24.92
    rCSI 84.24%
    PRS 24.74
  • squamous epithelial cell CL0000076
    CSI 24.91
    rCSI 59.13%
    PRS 18.88
  • renal alpha-intercalated cell CL0005011
    CSI 24.84
    rCSI 33.21%
    PRS 19.9
  • B cell CL0000236
    CSI 23.56
    rCSI 31.52%
    PRS 56.07
  • intestine goblet cell CL0019031
    CSI 23.33
    rCSI 20.71%
    PRS 15.07
  • pancreatic A cell CL0000171
    CSI 22.71
    rCSI 23.79%
    PRS 16.11
  • forebrain radial glial cell CL0013000
    CSI 21.54
    rCSI 69.11%
    PRS 21.9
  • naive thymus-derived CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000900
    CSI 21.25
    rCSI 14.92%
    PRS 37.55
  • mucous neck cell CL0000651
    CSI 21.09
    rCSI 30.4%
    PRS 24.04
  • basal cell of prostate epithelium CL0002341
    CSI 20.92
    rCSI 60.52%
    PRS 33.04
  • mesothelial cell CL0000077
    CSI 20.17
    rCSI 78.87%
    PRS 3.7
  • large pre-B-II cell CL0000957
    CSI 20.13
    rCSI 57.46%
    PRS 25.78
  • CD8-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell CL0000909
    CSI 20.06
    rCSI 20.95%
    PRS 43.5
  • unswitched memory B cell CL0000970
    CSI 19.36
    rCSI 16.28%
    PRS 24.17
  • activated CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell, human CL0001049
    CSI 19.17
    rCSI 32.79%
    PRS 30.06
  • precursor B cell CL0000817
    CSI 18.94
    rCSI 16.59%
    PRS 19.98
  • bronchial goblet cell CL1000312
    CSI 18.82
    rCSI 75.21%
    PRS 32.41
  • transitional stage B cell CL0000818
    CSI 18.62
    rCSI 60.95%
    PRS 40.67
  • plasma cell CL0000786
    CSI 18.07
    rCSI 23.69%
    PRS 58.81
  • intrahepatic cholangiocyte CL0002538
    CSI 17.83
    rCSI 42.79%
    PRS 27.08
  • acinar cell CL0000622
    CSI 17.01
    rCSI 24.95%
    PRS 19.81
  • germinal center B cell CL0000844
    CSI 16.91
    rCSI 50.43%
    PRS 36.33
  • immature B cell CL0000816
    CSI 16.49
    rCSI 12.25%
    PRS 22.26
  • activated type II NK T cell CL0000931
    CSI 16.29
    rCSI 18.33%
    PRS 24.21
  • intestinal crypt stem cell of small intestine CL0009017
    CSI 16.22
    rCSI 43.71%
    PRS 19.43
  • transit amplifying cell of colon CL0009011
    CSI 15.41
    rCSI 18.1%
    PRS 17.68
  • pro-B cell CL0000826
    CSI 15.04
    rCSI 12.45%
    PRS 15.15
  • kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001107
    CSI 14.94
    rCSI 38.61%
    PRS 14.03
  • basal cell CL0000646
    CSI 14.91
    rCSI 19.94%
    PRS 16.52
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 14.68
    rCSI 20.8%
    PRS 14.03
  • epithelial cell of proximal tubule CL0002306
    CSI 14.59
    rCSI 35.64%
    PRS 14.9
  • transit amplifying cell CL0009010
    CSI 14.19
    rCSI 21.7%
    PRS 24.45
  • enterocyte of epithelium of large intestine CL0002071
    CSI 13.46
    rCSI 70.69%
    PRS 26.32
  • activated CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000896
    CSI 13.43
    rCSI 12.41%
    PRS 27.33
  • activated CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000906
    CSI 13.37
    rCSI 13.14%
    PRS 42.03
  • gamma-delta T cell CL0000798
    CSI 13.23
    rCSI 15.54%
    PRS 70.15
  • plasmacytoid dendritic cell, human CL0001058
    CSI 13.22
    rCSI 9.23%
    PRS 15.9
  • fibroblast of lung CL0002553
    CSI 13.09
    rCSI 12.18%
    PRS 15.09
  • conventional dendritic cell CL0000990
    CSI 13.05
    rCSI 10.89%
    PRS 41.9
  • double negative thymocyte CL0002489
    CSI 12.99
    rCSI 9.03%
    PRS 17.78
  • helper T cell CL0000912
    CSI 12.72
    rCSI 17.99%
    PRS 20.89
  • IgG plasma cell CL0000985
    CSI 12.43
    rCSI 14.89%
    PRS 26.06
  • pulmonary alveolar type 1 cell CL0002062
    CSI 12.29
    rCSI 70.87%
    PRS 19.55
  • CD16-negative, CD56-bright natural killer cell, human CL0000938
    CSI 12.11
    rCSI 9.08%
    PRS 42
  • regulatory T cell CL0000815
    CSI 11.98
    rCSI 13.88%
    PRS 43.49
  • elicited macrophage CL0000861
    CSI 11.81
    rCSI 10.85%
    PRS 17.41
  • intermediate monocyte CL0002393
    CSI 11.7
    rCSI 17.66%
    PRS 15
  • mature NK T cell CL0000814
    CSI 11.56
    rCSI 14.78%
    PRS 55.71
  • mucosal invariant T cell CL0000940
    CSI 11.4
    rCSI 9.21%
    PRS 24.04
  • small pre-B-II cell CL0000954
    CSI 11.18
    rCSI 10.75%
    PRS 30.84
  • mature T cell CL0002419
    CSI 11.12
    rCSI 8.65%
    PRS 21.83
  • IgA plasma cell CL0000987
    CSI 11.12
    rCSI 11.38%
    PRS 27.96
  • periportal region hepatocyte CL0019026
    CSI -8.3
    rCSI -32.1%
    PRS 20.9%
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI -4.8
    rCSI -3.8%
    PRS 10.4%
  • common lymphoid progenitor CL0000051
    CSI -4.3
    rCSI -5.7%
    PRS 28.7%
  • enteric smooth muscle cell CL0002504
    CSI -3.4
    rCSI -4.9%
    PRS 17.0%
  • endocardial cell CL0002350
    CSI -3.3
    rCSI -15.7%
    PRS 18.8%
  • peripheral nervous system neuron CL2000032
    CSI -2.5
    rCSI -3.4%
    PRS 13.4%
  • ON-bipolar cell CL0000749
    CSI -1.9
    rCSI -2.8%
    PRS 18.3%
  • regular ventricular cardiac myocyte CL0002131
    CSI -1.8
    rCSI -11.3%
    PRS 11.8%
  • endothelial cell of arteriole CL1000412
    CSI -1.5
    rCSI -8.6%
    PRS 42.0%
  • primitive red blood cell CL0002355
    CSI -1.1
    rCSI -5.7%
    PRS 27.6%
  • kidney proximal convoluted tubule epithelial cell CL1000838
    CSI -0.8
    rCSI -8.4%
    PRS 55.6%
  • megakaryocyte-erythroid progenitor cell CL0000050
    CSI -0.6
    rCSI -0.6%
    PRS 13.5%
  • exhausted T cell CL0011025
    CSI -0.5
    rCSI -8.2%
    PRS 53.5%
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI -0.4
    rCSI -0.7%
    PRS 16.5%
  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI -0.4
    rCSI -0.7%
    PRS 11.5%
  • mesenchymal cell CL0008019
    CSI -0.4
    rCSI -0.9%
    PRS 15.3%
  • odontoblast CL0000060
    CSI 0.0
    rCSI 0.3%
    PRS 59.5%
  • type B pancreatic cell CL0000169
    CSI 0.1
    rCSI 0.2%
    PRS 14.0%
  • kidney loop of Henle epithelial cell CL1000909
    CSI 0.1
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 74.6%
  • prostate gland microvascular endothelial cell CL2000059
    CSI 0.1
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 48.3%
  • eosinophil CL0000771
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 1.1%
    PRS 38.3%
  • alveolar adventitial fibroblast CL4028006
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 0.3%
    PRS 15.1%
  • Bergmann glial cell CL0000644
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 0.3%
    PRS 15.1%
  • central nervous system neuron CL2000029
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 8.1%
  • erythroblast CL0000765
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 0.7%
    PRS 24.6%
  • pancreatic stellate cell CL0002410
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 22.6%
  • myoepithelial cell CL0000185
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 18.7%
  • vein endothelial cell of respiratory system CL4033008
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 29.3%
  • metallothionein-positive alveolar macrophage CL4033042
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 4.0%
    PRS 54.0%
  • platelet CL0000233
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 29.8%
  • tracheobronchial goblet cell CL0019003
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 6.6%
    PRS 79.0%
  • erythroid progenitor cell CL0000038
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 23.1%
  • pro-T cell CL0000827
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 10.0%
    PRS 77.0%
  • skeletal muscle satellite stem cell CL0008011
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 1.9%
    PRS 40.9%
  • immature alpha-beta T cell CL0000790
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 6.6%
    PRS 86.5%
  • type EC enteroendocrine cell CL0000577
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 24.6%
  • ventricular cardiac muscle cell CL2000046
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 54.3%
  • NKp44-negative group 3 innate lymphoid cell, human CL0001080
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 14.4%
    PRS 80.2%
  • endothelial cell of uterus CL0009095
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 3.6%
    PRS 40.1%
  • tendon cell CL0000388
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 1.3%
    PRS 39.1%
  • enteroendocrine cell of colon CL0009042
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 38.9%
  • tracheobronchial smooth muscle cell CL0019019
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 19.9%
  • vasa recta descending limb cell CL1001285
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 4.2%
    PRS 55.9%
  • pluripotent stem cell CL0002248
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 16.1%
    PRS 33.9%
  • macula densa epithelial cell CL1000850
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 8.4%
    PRS 65.4%
  • cytotoxic T cell CL0000910
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 3.7%
    PRS 22.0%
  • myeloid lineage restricted progenitor cell CL0000839
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 29.4%
  • myelocyte CL0002193
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 4.5%
    PRS 46.1%
  • Merkel cell CL0000242
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 15.8%
    PRS 77.8%
  • epithelial cell of proximal tubule segment 3 CL4030011
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 5.4%
    PRS 57.8%
  • cardiac neuron CL0010022
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 11.1%
  • promyelocyte CL0000836
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 1.1%
    PRS 21.0%
  • neuroendocrine cell CL0000165
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 30.6%
  • serous secreting cell of bronchus submucosal gland CL4033005
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 4.8%
    PRS 50.8%
  • interstitial cell of Cajal CL0002088
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 1.1%
    PRS 17.5%
  • pancreatic D cell CL0000173
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 1.0%
    PRS 16.4%
  • megakaryocyte CL0000556
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 4.5%
    PRS 26.7%
  • peptic cell CL0000155
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 11.2%
    PRS 42.0%
  • neuroplacodal cell CL0000032
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 11.5%
    PRS 40.8%
  • vascular leptomeningeal cell CL4023051
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 11.2%
  • melanocyte of skin CL1000458
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 8.4%
  • natural T-regulatory cell CL0000903
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 40.4%
  • cholangiocyte CL1000488
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 9.1%
    PRS 24.1%
  • B-1 B cell CL0000819
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 39.6%
    PRS 62.4%
  • double negative T regulatory cell CL0011024
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 29.9%
    PRS 69.2%
  • keratocyte CL0002363
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 3.9%
    PRS 22.5%
  • effector memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell, terminally differentiated CL0001062
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 8.1%
    PRS 19.8%
  • common myeloid progenitor CL0000049
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 1.3%
    PRS 15.0%
  • brush cell of tracheobronchial tree CL0002075
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 4.9%
    PRS 21.7%
  • B-2 B cell CL0000822
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 35.1%
    PRS 66.6%
  • regular atrial cardiac myocyte CL0002129
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 5.7%
    PRS 15.9%
  • Hofbauer cell CL3000001
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 18.8%
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 5.1%
    PRS 14.0%
  • cardiac muscle cell CL0000746
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 11.7%
  • hair follicular keratinocyte CL2000092
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 33.3%
    PRS 55.6%
  • chondrocyte CL0000138
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 3.2%
    PRS 12.8%
  • uterine smooth muscle cell CL0002601
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 13.2%
    PRS 68.8%
  • CD8-alpha-alpha-positive, alpha-beta intraepithelial T cell CL0000915
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 9.2%
    PRS 50.1%
  • Cajal-Retzius cell CL0000695
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 16.1%
    PRS 31.4%
  • stromal cell of ovary CL0002132
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 5.7%
    PRS 24.9%
  • type L enteroendocrine cell CL0002279
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 29.5%
  • acinar cell of salivary gland CL0002623
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 51.3%
    PRS 27.6%
  • microcirculation associated smooth muscle cell CL0008035
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 6.4%
    PRS 17.1%
  • bronchiolar smooth muscle cell CL4033017
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 33.2%
    PRS 45.0%
  • CD4-positive, alpha-beta cytotoxic T cell CL0000934
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 30.7%
  • follicular dendritic cell CL0000442
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 36.7%
    PRS 63.9%
  • alveolar macrophage CL0000583
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 17.7%
  • kidney distal convoluted tubule epithelial cell CL1000849
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 25.6%
    PRS 20.4%
  • myeloid leukocyte CL0000766
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 15.4%
  • hematopoietic multipotent progenitor cell CL0000837
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 5.9%
    PRS 23.9%
  • basal cell of epidermis CL0002187
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 4.4%
    PRS 13.9%
  • lung interstitial macrophage CL4033043
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 5.7%
    PRS 30.8%
  • mucus secreting cell CL0000319
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 4.0%
    PRS 19.4%
  • CD34-positive, CD56-positive, CD117-positive common innate lymphoid precursor, human CL0001074
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 29.6%
    PRS 54.2%
  • progenitor cell CL0011026
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 5.5%
    PRS 25.1%
  • perivascular cell CL4033054
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 3.7%
    PRS 17.1%
  • podocyte CL0000653
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 12.0%
    PRS 14.8%
  • hepatic stellate cell CL0000632
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 10.2%
    PRS 12.8%
  • muscle cell CL0000187
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 34.1%
  • vascular associated smooth muscle cell CL0000359
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 9.0%
    PRS 18.4%

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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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 [EZR](/details-gene/7430) (Ezrin) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 6q25.3, which encodes a key structural protein that functions as a linker between the plasma membrane and the actin cytoskeleton. As a member of the Ezrin-Radixin-Moesin (ERM) family, [EZR](/details-gene/7430) is integral to the formation and maintenance of cell surface structures such as microvilli and filopodia. **Overall**, expression data reveals its highest significance in mucosal epithelial cells, particularly [ciliated epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL0000067)s of the respiratory tract, as well as in memory lymphocyte populations, including [class switched memory B cell](/details-cell/CL0000972)s and [central memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell](/details-cell/CL0000907)s. This dual expression pattern implicates [EZR](/details-gene/7430) in maintaining epithelial barrier integrity and regulating adaptive immune cell function. Clinically, it is associated with OMIM entry [123900](https://omim.org/entry/123900). ## Cellular Roles and Expression Landscape The expression profile of [EZR](/details-gene/7430) highlights its specialized roles in distinct cellular lineages. **Overall**, the gene shows the highest significance in epithelial cells responsible for forming mucosal barriers, with top-ranking cell types including [ciliated epithelial cell](/details-cell/CL0000067) (CSI: 96.84), [epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract](/details-cell/CL0002632) (CSI: 92.88), and [lung ciliated cell](/details-cell/CL1000271) (CSI: 88.87). This suggests a fundamental role in organizing the complex apical structures, like cilia and microvilli, that are characteristic of these tissues. Concurrently, [EZR](/details-gene/7430) is a significant marker within the adaptive immune system. It is highly expressed in several memory lymphocyte subsets, including [class switched memory B cell](/details-cell/CL0000972) (CSI: 84.42), [central memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell](/details-cell/CL0000907) (CSI: 76.95), and [memory B cell](/details-cell/CL0000787) (CSI: 65.60). This is consistent with its known function in organizing the immunological synapse and regulating T cell receptor signaling ([Link](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1381389/)). The specificity of [EZR](/details-gene/7430)'s function is further defined by the cell types where it has low or negative significance. Notably, its expression is minimal in [periportal region hepatocyte](/details-cell/CL0019026)s (CSI: -8.26), various neuronal subtypes such as [peripheral nervous system neuron](/details-cell/CL2000032)s (CSI: -2.51), and muscle cells like [enteric smooth muscle cell](/details-cell/CL0002504) (CSI: -3.40). This pattern indicates that while [EZR](/details-gene/7430) is a crucial cytoskeletal organizer, its role is highly specialized and not broadly required for the structural integrity of all cell types. ## Pathways and Molecular Function The functions of [EZR](/details-gene/7430) are tightly linked to its role as a cytoskeletal regulator. Its involvement in Gene Ontology (GO) biological processes such as **Actin cytoskeleton organization** ([GO:0030036](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0030036)), **Microvillus assembly** ([GO:0030033](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0030033)), and **Establishment of epithelial cell apical/basal polarity** ([GO:0045198](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0045198)) directly corresponds to its high expression in epithelial cells. At the molecular level, these functions are driven by its ability to bind actin ([GO:0003779](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0003779)) and cell adhesion molecules ([GO:0050839](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0050839)), localizing these complexes to the **Apical plasma membrane** ([GO:0016324](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0016324)). In immune cells, the functional annotations point to a regulatory role. [EZR](/details-gene/7430) participates in **Leukocyte cell-cell adhesion** ([GO:0007159](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0007159)) and **Negative regulation of t cell receptor signaling pathway** ([GO:0050860](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0050860)). Its localization to the **Immunological synapse** ([GO:0001772](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0001772)) further supports its involvement in modulating lymphocyte activation and interaction. Interestingly, Reactome pathways also implicate [EZR](/details-gene/7430) in **Axon guidance** ([R-HSA-422475](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-422475)) and **Nervous system development** ([R-HSA-9675108](https://reactome.org/content/detail/R-HSA-9675108)), suggesting a potential role during specific neurodevelopmental stages that may not be captured by expression profiles from mature tissues. ## Research Directions The dual role of [EZR](/details-gene/7430) in both epithelial structure and immune regulation, coupled with its documented association with cancer progression ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1242/jcs.03218), [Link](https://doi.org/10.1158/0008-5472.can-06-3575)), presents several avenues for future research. ### Proposed Hypotheses 1. **Hypothesis 1:** Given its high significance in memory T and B cells and its annotated role in negatively regulating lymphocyte signaling, [EZR](/details-gene/7430) may act as a critical gatekeeper for maintaining lymphocyte quiescence. Its downregulation or altered phosphorylation status could be a prerequisite for the rapid reactivation of memory cells upon secondary antigen exposure. 2. **Hypothesis 2:** Based on its high expression in respiratory epithelial cells and its known role in promoting cell motility, overexpression of [EZR](/details-gene/7430) in non-small cell lung cancer may be a key driver of metastasis by facilitating epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) through dynamic remodeling of the actin cytoskeleton. ### Experimental Approach To test Hypothesis 2, a compelling approach would be to use CRISPR interference (CRISPRi) to achieve tunable knockdown of [EZR](/details-gene/7430) in a metastatic human lung adenocarcinoma cell line (e.g., A549). The functional consequences could be assessed using a suite of in vitro assays. Changes in cell migration and invasion could be quantified using transwell migration assays and 3D spheroid invasion assays in Matrigel. The molecular state of EMT could be evaluated by measuring the expression of canonical markers (e.g., E-cadherin, N-cadherin, Vimentin) via quantitative PCR and Western blotting. Live-cell imaging could also be employed to directly visualize changes in cytoskeletal dynamics and cell morphology upon [EZR](/details-gene/7430) knockdown. ### Therapeutic Potential [EZR](/details-gene/7430) presents a complex but potentially valuable therapeutic target. As an intracellular scaffolding protein, it is not directly accessible to antibody-based therapies. However, its function is critical for the metastatic potential of various cancers, making it a candidate for **inhibition** via small molecule drugs that could disrupt its interaction with binding partners or block its activating phosphorylation. A significant challenge would be potential on-target toxicity, given its important structural role in healthy epithelial tissues and immune cells. A successful therapeutic strategy would likely require either a favorable therapeutic window or a targeted delivery system to specifically deliver an [EZR](/details-gene/7430) inhibitor to tumor cells.

Genular Protein ID: 1250355649

Symbol: EZRI_HUMAN

Name: Ezrin

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 2591371

Title: cDNA cloning and sequencing of the protein-tyrosine kinase substrate, ezrin, reveals homology to band 4.1.

PubMed ID: 2591371

DOI: 10.1002/j.1460-2075.1989.tb08598.x

PubMed ID: 2674140

Title: Cytovillin, a microvillar Mr 75,000 protein. cDNA sequence, prokaryotic expression, and chromosomal localization.

PubMed ID: 2674140

DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9258(19)84765-8

PubMed ID: 17974005

Title: The full-ORF clone resource of the German cDNA consortium.

PubMed ID: 17974005

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2164-8-399

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: 8713105

Title: Identification of the 70kD heat shock cognate protein (Hsc70) and alpha-actinin-1 as novel phosphotyrosine-containing proteins in T lymphocytes.

PubMed ID: 8713105

DOI: 10.1006/bbrc.1996.1082

PubMed ID: 1382070

Title: Identification of the two major epidermal growth factor-induced tyrosine phosphorylation sites in the microvillar core protein ezrin.

PubMed ID: 1382070

DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9258(18)41769-3

PubMed ID: 1381389

Title: Identification of ezrin as an 81-kDa tyrosine-phosphorylated protein in T cells.

PubMed ID: 1381389

PubMed ID: 9314537

Title: Identification of EBP50: a PDZ-containing phosphoprotein that associates with members of the ezrin-radixin-moesin family.

PubMed ID: 9314537

DOI: 10.1083/jcb.139.1.169

PubMed ID: 12651155

Title: PACE-1, a novel protein that interacts with the C-terminal domain of ezrin.

PubMed ID: 12651155

DOI: 10.1016/s0014-4827(02)00054-x

PubMed ID: 12808036

Title: Ca2+-dependent binding and activation of dormant ezrin by dimeric S100P.

PubMed ID: 12808036

DOI: 10.1091/mbc.e02-09-0553

PubMed ID: 15498789

Title: Role of a novel EGF-like domain-containing gene NGX6 in cell adhesion modulation in nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells.

PubMed ID: 15498789

DOI: 10.1093/carcin/bgh312

PubMed ID: 15797715

Title: Characterization of the NF2 protein merlin and the ERM protein ezrin in human, rat, and mouse central nervous system.

PubMed ID: 15797715

DOI: 10.1016/j.mcn.2004.11.014

PubMed ID: 17046996

Title: Podoplanin binds ERM proteins to activate RhoA and promote epithelial-mesenchymal transition.

PubMed ID: 17046996

DOI: 10.1242/jcs.03218

PubMed ID: 17616675

Title: Podocalyxin increases the aggressive phenotype of breast and prostate cancer cells in vitro through its interaction with ezrin.

PubMed ID: 17616675

DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.can-06-3575

PubMed ID: 17881735

Title: Interaction of ezrin with the novel guanine nucleotide exchange factor PLEKHG6 promotes RhoG-dependent apical cytoskeleton rearrangements in epithelial cells.

PubMed ID: 17881735

DOI: 10.1091/mbc.e06-12-1144

PubMed ID: 18046454

Title: Spatial recruitment and activation of the Fes kinase by ezrin promotes HGF-induced cell scattering.

PubMed ID: 18046454

DOI: 10.1038/sj.emboj.7601943

PubMed ID: 18270268

Title: Atypical protein kinase C (iota) activates ezrin in the apical domain of intestinal epithelial cells.

PubMed ID: 18270268

DOI: 10.1242/jcs.016246

PubMed ID: 19111582

Title: Generation and characterization of a novel, permanently active S100P mutant.

PubMed ID: 19111582

DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2008.11.012

PubMed ID: 19555689

Title: MCC, a new interacting protein for Scrib, is required for cell migration in epithelial cells.

PubMed ID: 19555689

DOI: 10.1016/j.febslet.2009.06.034

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: 23186163

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

PubMed ID: 23186163

DOI: 10.1021/pr300630k

PubMed ID: 25417112

Title: Target-selective protein S-nitrosylation by sequence motif recognition.

PubMed ID: 25417112

DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2014.09.032

PubMed ID: 25944712

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

PubMed ID: 25944712

DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201400617

PubMed ID: 12429733

Title: Structure of the active N-terminal domain of Ezrin. Conformational and mobility changes identify keystone interactions.

PubMed ID: 12429733

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m210601200

PubMed ID: 27364155

Title: Structural characterization suggests models for monomeric and dimeric forms of full-length ezrin.

PubMed ID: 27364155

DOI: 10.1042/bcj20160541

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 586
  • Mass: 69413
  • Checksum: F1B592CF49A7CC46
  • Sequence:
  • MPKPINVRVT TMDAELEFAI QPNTTGKQLF DQVVKTIGLR EVWYFGLHYV DNKGFPTWLK 
    LDKKVSAQEV RKENPLQFKF RAKFYPEDVA EELIQDITQK LFFLQVKEGI LSDEIYCPPE 
    TAVLLGSYAV QAKFGDYNKE VHKSGYLSSE RLIPQRVMDQ HKLTRDQWED RIQVWHAEHR 
    GMLKDNAMLE YLKIAQDLEM YGINYFEIKN KKGTDLWLGV DALGLNIYEK DDKLTPKIGF 
    PWSEIRNISF NDKKFVIKPI DKKAPDFVFY APRLRINKRI LQLCMGNHEL YMRRRKPDTI 
    EVQQMKAQAR EEKHQKQLER QQLETEKKRR ETVEREKEQM MREKEELMLR LQDYEEKTKK 
    AERELSEQIQ RALQLEEERK RAQEEAERLE ADRMAALRAK EELERQAVDQ IKSQEQLAAE 
    LAEYTAKIAL LEEARRRKED EVEEWQHRAK EAQDDLVKTK EELHLVMTAP PPPPPPVYEP 
    VSYHVQESLQ DEGAEPTGYS AELSSEGIRD DRNEEKRITE AEKNERVQRQ LLTLSSELSQ 
    ARDENKRTHN DIIHNENMRQ GRDKYKTLRQ IRQGNTKQRI DEFEAL