Details for: EIF2B3

Gene ID: 8891

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: EIF2B3

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000070785

Description: eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2B subunit gamma

Selected Context(s):  Overall

Cell Significance Landscape

Contexts:

Associated with

Significant Cells

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

  • alveolar adventitial fibroblast CL4028006
    CSI 10.03
    rCSI 15.84%
    PRS 61.84
  • mucus secreting cell CL0000319
    CSI 8.25
    rCSI 13.1%
    PRS 70.9
  • serotonergic neuron CL0000850
    CSI 6.17
    rCSI 27.57%
    PRS 43.87
  • GABAergic neuron CL0000617
    CSI 5.89
    rCSI 19.74%
    PRS 45.29
  • erythroblast CL0000765
    CSI 5.25
    rCSI 13.92%
    PRS 71.48
  • retinal cone cell CL0000573
    CSI 4.95
    rCSI 7.96%
    PRS 49.49
  • retinal rod cell CL0000604
    CSI 4.85
    rCSI 8.55%
    PRS 56.93
  • glutamatergic neuron CL0000679
    CSI 4.81
    rCSI 9.88%
    PRS 50.58
  • blood vessel endothelial cell CL0000071
    CSI 4.57
    rCSI 9.49%
    PRS 57.01
  • Kupffer cell CL0000091
    CSI 4.34
    rCSI 9.92%
    PRS 59.62
  • kidney loop of Henle thin ascending limb epithelial cell CL1001107
    CSI 4.31
    rCSI 11.14%
    PRS 54.78
  • lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023011
    CSI 4.11
    rCSI 6.89%
    PRS 41.75
  • medium spiny neuron CL1001474
    CSI 3.96
    rCSI 34.12%
    PRS 47.37
  • cerebellar granule cell CL0001031
    CSI 3.89
    rCSI 5.71%
    PRS 53.73
  • L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4023040
    CSI 3.72
    rCSI 9.05%
    PRS 40.41
  • cardiac endothelial cell CL0010008
    CSI 3.71
    rCSI 14.98%
    PRS 58.72
  • central memory CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000904
    CSI 3.32
    rCSI 1.96%
    PRS 77.08
  • pulmonary alveolar type 1 cell CL0002062
    CSI 3.14
    rCSI 18.08%
    PRS 58.71
  • interstitial cell of Cajal CL0002088
    CSI 3.13
    rCSI 3.99%
    PRS 66.35
  • pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023018
    CSI 3.08
    rCSI 3.83%
    PRS 39.83
  • megakaryocyte-erythroid progenitor cell CL0000050
    CSI 3.01
    rCSI 2.72%
    PRS 56.6
  • melanocyte CL0000148
    CSI 2.95
    rCSI 2.19%
    PRS 52.43
  • sncg GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023015
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 4.66%
    PRS 43.86
  • pulmonary alveolar type 2 cell CL0002063
    CSI 2.89
    rCSI 4.48%
    PRS 67.49
  • caudal ganglionic eminence derived cortical interneuron CL4023064
    CSI 2.81
    rCSI 4.96%
    PRS 40.78
  • sst GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023017
    CSI 2.64
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 42.98
  • mucosal invariant T cell CL0000940
    CSI 2.64
    rCSI 2.13%
    PRS 70.61
  • mesodermal cell CL0000222
    CSI 2.57
    rCSI 3.09%
    PRS 57.81
  • Mueller cell CL0000636
    CSI 2.53
    rCSI 5.78%
    PRS 51.74
  • plasmacytoid dendritic cell, human CL0001058
    CSI 2.48
    rCSI 1.73%
    PRS 62.45
  • interneuron CL0000099
    CSI 2.42
    rCSI 4.87%
    PRS 48.97
  • pro-B cell CL0000826
    CSI 2.41
    rCSI 2%
    PRS 61.72
  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI 2.36
    rCSI 4.07%
    PRS 49.94
  • elicited macrophage CL0000861
    CSI 2.35
    rCSI 2.16%
    PRS 68.57
  • retinal bipolar neuron CL0000748
    CSI 2.34
    rCSI 4.38%
    PRS 48.39
  • CD16-positive, CD56-dim natural killer cell, human CL0000939
    CSI 2.33
    rCSI 1.55%
    PRS 79.92
  • fibroblast of lung CL0002553
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 2.14%
    PRS 60.23
  • glioblast CL0000030
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 3.67%
    PRS 52.6
  • hepatic stellate cell CL0000632
    CSI 2.29
    rCSI 8.57%
    PRS 51.99
  • plasmablast CL0000980
    CSI 2.28
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 66.4
  • adipocyte CL0000136
    CSI 2.25
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 52.78
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 2.25
    rCSI 1.78%
    PRS 46.67
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI 2.14
    rCSI 3.41%
    PRS 63.76
  • choroid plexus epithelial cell CL0000706
    CSI 2.13
    rCSI 3.49%
    PRS 49.14
  • pancreatic D cell CL0000173
    CSI 2.12
    rCSI 2.09%
    PRS 62.43
  • alveolar macrophage CL0000583
    CSI 2.12
    rCSI 3.49%
    PRS 65.19
  • lung neuroendocrine cell CL1000223
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 3.11%
    PRS 65.1
  • corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023013
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 12.38%
    PRS 43.08
  • pancreatic A cell CL0000171
    CSI 2.08
    rCSI 2.18%
    PRS 63.41
  • Bergmann glial cell CL0000644
    CSI 2.04
    rCSI 2.79%
    PRS 53.68
  • inhibitory interneuron CL0000498
    CSI 2.01
    rCSI 4.64%
    PRS 49.14
  • ON-bipolar cell CL0000749
    CSI 2.01
    rCSI 2.98%
    PRS 61.57
  • direct pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023026
    CSI 1.99
    rCSI 47.58%
    PRS 40.93
  • alveolar type 1 fibroblast cell CL4028004
    CSI 1.97
    rCSI 2.16%
    PRS 63.66
  • myeloid leukocyte CL0000766
    CSI 1.89
    rCSI 1.74%
    PRS 61.22
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 1.89
    rCSI 2.67%
    PRS 56.04
  • neuroblast (sensu Vertebrata) CL0000031
    CSI 1.89
    rCSI 2.42%
    PRS 57.1
  • L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023041
    CSI 1.88
    rCSI 6.78%
    PRS 40.18
  • cardiac neuron CL0010022
    CSI 1.88
    rCSI 6.02%
    PRS 57.45
  • radial glial cell CL0000681
    CSI 1.88
    rCSI 2.61%
    PRS 58.58
  • indirect pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023029
    CSI 1.86
    rCSI 44.84%
    PRS 41.9
  • endocardial cell CL0002350
    CSI 1.86
    rCSI 8.88%
    PRS 58.77
  • VIP GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023016
    CSI 1.83
    rCSI 2.18%
    PRS 41.58
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 1.81
    rCSI 2.77%
    PRS 60.41
  • vascular leptomeningeal cell CL4023051
    CSI 1.78
    rCSI 3.12%
    PRS 51.87
  • chondrocyte CL0000138
    CSI 1.78
    rCSI 2.83%
    PRS 52.13
  • ependymal cell CL0000065
    CSI 1.77
    rCSI 3.59%
    PRS 39.45
  • cerebral cortex GABAergic interneuron CL0010011
    CSI 1.76
    rCSI 5.2%
    PRS 62.97
  • glial cell CL0000125
    CSI 1.75
    rCSI 6.67%
    PRS 50.81
  • common myeloid progenitor CL0000049
    CSI 1.74
    rCSI 1.41%
    PRS 61.05
  • neuroblast (sensu Nematoda and Protostomia) CL0000338
    CSI 1.74
    rCSI 2.01%
    PRS 53.1
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 1.5%
    PRS 47.63
  • macroglial cell CL0000126
    CSI 1.62
    rCSI 4.15%
    PRS 59.62
  • duct epithelial cell CL0000068
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 2.34%
    PRS 64.14
  • innate lymphoid cell CL0001065
    CSI 1.59
    rCSI 3.28%
    PRS 61.9
  • adventitial cell CL0002503
    CSI 1.57
    rCSI 3.75%
    PRS 68.63
  • lung secretory cell CL1000272
    CSI 1.56
    rCSI 3.86%
    PRS 58.18
  • hematopoietic stem cell CL0000037
    CSI 1.51
    rCSI 1%
    PRS 62.96
  • renal principal cell CL0005009
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 3.9%
    PRS 63.44
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 1.48
    rCSI 4.08%
    PRS 55.64
  • epithelial cell of proximal tubule CL0002306
    CSI 1.47
    rCSI 3.59%
    PRS 53.58
  • L4 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030063
    CSI 1.46
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 47.28
  • kidney interstitial alternatively activated macrophage CL1000695
    CSI 1.46
    rCSI 3.81%
    PRS 59.63
  • rod bipolar cell CL0000751
    CSI 1.45
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 52.95
  • kidney connecting tubule epithelial cell CL1000768
    CSI 1.44
    rCSI 3.64%
    PRS 49.28
  • parietal epithelial cell CL1000452
    CSI 1.41
    rCSI 3.78%
    PRS 51.01
  • cardiac muscle cell CL0000746
    CSI 1.39
    rCSI 2%
    PRS 49.73
  • renal beta-intercalated cell CL0002201
    CSI 1.39
    rCSI 3.31%
    PRS 60.98
  • epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract CL0002632
    CSI 1.39
    rCSI 1.07%
    PRS 61.39
  • epicardial adipocyte CL1000309
    CSI 1.35
    rCSI 4.39%
    PRS 60.52
  • retinal pigment epithelial cell CL0002586
    CSI 1.32
    rCSI 2.62%
    PRS 57.66
  • CD14-positive monocyte CL0001054
    CSI 1.29
    rCSI 1.61%
    PRS 70.66
  • blood vessel smooth muscle cell CL0019018
    CSI 1.27
    rCSI 10.31%
    PRS 53.11
  • L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023038
    CSI 1.26
    rCSI 3.95%
    PRS 43.35
  • glycinergic amacrine cell CL4030028
    CSI 1.21
    rCSI 3.15%
    PRS 57.57
  • erythroid progenitor cell CL0000038
    CSI 1.18
    rCSI 6.74%
    PRS 69.1
  • fibroblast of cardiac tissue CL0002548
    CSI 1.17
    rCSI 5.61%
    PRS 60.04
  • CD1c-positive myeloid dendritic cell CL0002399
    CSI 1.16
    rCSI 1.41%
    PRS 68.52
  • chandelier pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023036
    CSI 1.12
    rCSI 3.51%
    PRS 45.94
  • retinal ganglion cell CL0000740
    CSI 1.09
    rCSI 2.41%
    PRS 46.18
  • acinar cell of salivary gland CL0002623
    CSI 0.2
    rCSI 4.6%
    PRS 79.2%
  • GABAergic interneuron CL0011005
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 5.4%
    PRS 64.8%
  • regular ventricular cardiac myocyte CL0002131
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 51.8%
  • cerebellar neuron CL1001611
    CSI 0.4
    rCSI 3.9%
    PRS 46.5%
  • central nervous system neuron CL2000029
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 4.4%
    PRS 46.8%
  • dopaminergic neuron CL0000700
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 45.0%
  • podocyte CL0000653
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 2.8%
    PRS 59.1%
  • microcirculation associated smooth muscle cell CL0008035
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 61.2%
  • near-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023012
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 42.6%
  • primitive red blood cell CL0002355
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 4.2%
    PRS 72.6%
  • lung ciliated cell CL1000271
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 49.8%
  • erythroid lineage cell CL0000764
    CSI 0.8
    rCSI 5.3%
    PRS 77.8%
  • type B pancreatic cell CL0000169
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 57.8%
  • neural progenitor cell CL0011020
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 50.5%
  • amacrine cell CL0000561
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 2.8%
    PRS 49.6%
  • regular atrial cardiac myocyte CL0002129
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 58.4%
  • intermediate monocyte CL0002393
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 1.5%
    PRS 63.8%
  • retina horizontal cell CL0000745
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 1.5%
    PRS 56.1%
  • tissue-resident macrophage CL0000864
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 4.7%
    PRS 76.6%
  • astrocyte of the cerebral cortex CL0002605
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 42.5%
  • CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002396
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 0.8%
    PRS 60.1%
  • suprabasal keratinocyte CL4033013
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 30.9%
  • retinal ganglion cell CL0000740
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 46.2%
  • chandelier pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023036
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 45.9%
  • CD1c-positive myeloid dendritic cell CL0002399
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 1.4%
    PRS 68.5%
  • fibroblast of cardiac tissue CL0002548
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 5.6%
    PRS 60.0%
  • erythroid progenitor cell CL0000038
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 6.7%
    PRS 69.1%
  • glycinergic amacrine cell CL4030028
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 3.2%
    PRS 57.6%
  • L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023038
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 4.0%
    PRS 43.4%
  • blood vessel smooth muscle cell CL0019018
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 10.3%
    PRS 53.1%
  • CD14-positive monocyte CL0001054
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 70.7%
  • retinal pigment epithelial cell CL0002586
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 57.7%
  • epicardial adipocyte CL1000309
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 4.4%
    PRS 60.5%
  • epithelial cell of lower respiratory tract CL0002632
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 1.1%
    PRS 61.4%
  • renal beta-intercalated cell CL0002201
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 61.0%
  • cardiac muscle cell CL0000746
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 49.7%
  • parietal epithelial cell CL1000452
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 51.0%
  • kidney connecting tubule epithelial cell CL1000768
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 3.6%
    PRS 49.3%
  • rod bipolar cell CL0000751
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 53.0%
  • kidney interstitial alternatively activated macrophage CL1000695
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 59.6%
  • L4 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030063
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 47.3%
  • epithelial cell of proximal tubule CL0002306
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 3.6%
    PRS 53.6%
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 55.6%
  • renal principal cell CL0005009
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 3.9%
    PRS 63.4%
  • hematopoietic stem cell CL0000037
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 1.0%
    PRS 63.0%
  • lung secretory cell CL1000272
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 3.9%
    PRS 58.2%
  • adventitial cell CL0002503
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 3.8%
    PRS 68.6%
  • innate lymphoid cell CL0001065
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 3.3%
    PRS 61.9%
  • duct epithelial cell CL0000068
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 2.3%
    PRS 64.1%
  • macroglial cell CL0000126
    CSI 1.6
    rCSI 4.2%
    PRS 59.6%
  • ciliated epithelial cell CL0000067
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 1.5%
    PRS 47.6%
  • neuroblast (sensu Nematoda and Protostomia) CL0000338
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 53.1%
  • common myeloid progenitor CL0000049
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 1.4%
    PRS 61.1%
  • glial cell CL0000125
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 6.7%
    PRS 50.8%
  • cerebral cortex GABAergic interneuron CL0010011
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 5.2%
    PRS 63.0%
  • ependymal cell CL0000065
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 3.6%
    PRS 39.5%
  • chondrocyte CL0000138
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 2.8%
    PRS 52.1%
  • vascular leptomeningeal cell CL4023051
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 51.9%
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 2.8%
    PRS 60.4%
  • VIP GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023016
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 41.6%
  • endocardial cell CL0002350
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 8.9%
    PRS 58.8%
  • indirect pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023029
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 44.8%
    PRS 41.9%
  • radial glial cell CL0000681
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 2.6%
    PRS 58.6%
  • cardiac neuron CL0010022
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 6.0%
    PRS 57.5%
  • L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023041
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 6.8%
    PRS 40.2%
  • neuroblast (sensu Vertebrata) CL0000031
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 57.1%
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 2.7%
    PRS 56.0%
  • myeloid leukocyte CL0000766
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 61.2%
  • alveolar type 1 fibroblast cell CL4028004
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 63.7%
  • direct pathway medium spiny neuron CL4023026
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 47.6%
    PRS 40.9%
  • ON-bipolar cell CL0000749
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 3.0%
    PRS 61.6%
  • inhibitory interneuron CL0000498
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 4.6%
    PRS 49.1%
  • Bergmann glial cell CL0000644
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 2.8%
    PRS 53.7%
  • pancreatic A cell CL0000171
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 63.4%
  • corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023013
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 12.4%
    PRS 43.1%
  • lung neuroendocrine cell CL1000223
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 65.1%
  • alveolar macrophage CL0000583
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 65.2%
  • pancreatic D cell CL0000173
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 62.4%
  • choroid plexus epithelial cell CL0000706
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 3.5%
    PRS 49.1%
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 63.8%
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 46.7%
  • adipocyte CL0000136
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 52.8%
  • plasmablast CL0000980
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 1.8%
    PRS 66.4%
  • hepatic stellate cell CL0000632
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 8.6%
    PRS 52.0%
  • glioblast CL0000030
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 3.7%
    PRS 52.6%
  • fibroblast of lung CL0002553
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 60.2%
  • CD16-positive, CD56-dim natural killer cell, human CL0000939
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 1.6%
    PRS 79.9%
  • retinal bipolar neuron CL0000748
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 4.4%
    PRS 48.4%
  • elicited macrophage CL0000861
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 68.6%
  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 4.1%
    PRS 49.9%
  • pro-B cell CL0000826
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 2.0%
    PRS 61.7%
  • interneuron CL0000099
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 4.9%
    PRS 49.0%
  • plasmacytoid dendritic cell, human CL0001058
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 1.7%
    PRS 62.5%
  • Mueller cell CL0000636
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 5.8%
    PRS 51.7%
  • mesodermal cell CL0000222
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 57.8%
  • mucosal invariant T cell CL0000940
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 2.1%
    PRS 70.6%
  • sst GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023017
    CSI 2.6
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 43.0%
  • caudal ganglionic eminence derived cortical interneuron CL4023064
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 5.0%
    PRS 40.8%
  • pulmonary alveolar type 2 cell CL0002063
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 4.5%
    PRS 67.5%
  • sncg GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023015
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 4.7%
    PRS 43.9%

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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This section provides additional information about the gene, including a description generated by an AI language model and details about associated proteins.

## Summary [EIF2B3](/details-gene/8891), or Eukaryotic Translation Initiation Factor 2B Subunit Gamma, is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 1p34.1. It encodes the gamma subunit of the five-subunit guanine nucleotide exchange factor (GEF) eIF2B. This complex is a critical regulator of global protein synthesis, specifically by recycling the eIF2-GDP complex to its active GTP-bound form, which is a rate-limiting step in eukaryotic translation initiation. Reflecting its fundamental role in cellular metabolism, **Overall** expression data indicates that [EIF2B3](/details-gene/8891) is a highly significant gene in a diverse array of cell types with high protein synthesis demands, including structural cells like [alveolar adventitial fibroblast](/details-cell/CL4028006), secretory cells such as [mucus secreting cell](/details-cell/CL0000319), and various neuronal subtypes. Clinically, mutations in [EIF2B3](/details-gene/8891) and other eIF2B subunits are causative for leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter, a severe, progressive neurodegenerative disorder ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1002/ana.10112)). ## Cellular Roles and Expression Landscape The expression profile of [EIF2B3](/details-gene/8891) underscores its essential function in maintaining high translational throughput across numerous, functionally distinct cell populations. **Overall**, it demonstrates the highest significance in cells characterized by high metabolic activity or the need for extensive protein production and secretion. Its top score in [alveolar adventitial fibroblast](/details-cell/CL4028006) (CSI: 10.03) and high score in [mucus secreting cell](/details-cell/CL0000319) (CSI: 8.25) are consistent with the demands of extracellular matrix production and mucin synthesis, respectively. A prominent feature of its expression landscape is its high significance across the nervous system. [EIF2B3](/details-gene/8891) is a key gene in [serotonergic neuron](/details-cell/CL0000850) (CSI: 6.17), [GABAergic neuron](/details-cell/CL0000617) (CSI: 5.89), and [glutamatergic neuron](/details-cell/CL0000679) (CSI: 4.81), suggesting its activity is vital for supporting the complex proteomes required for synaptic function, neurotransmission, and neuronal maintenance. Its role extends to specialized sensory neurons, as shown by its importance in both [retinal cone cell](/details-cell/CL0000573) and [retinal rod cell](/details-cell/CL0000604). Furthermore, its significance in hematopoietic progenitors like the [erythroblast](/details-cell/CL0000765) (CSI: 5.25) aligns with the massive production of hemoglobin during erythropoiesis. The data suggest that while [EIF2B3](/details-gene/8891) is a ubiquitous and essential component of the cellular machinery, its expression level is finely tuned to meet the specific translational demands of each cell type. ## Pathways and Molecular Function [EIF2B3](/details-gene/8891) functions as an integral component of the eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2B complex ([GO:0005851](/https/www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005851)), where it contributes to guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity ([GO:0005085](/https/www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005085)). This activity is central to the [Recycling of eIF2:GDP](/details-pathway/R-HSA-72731) pathway, a critical control point within the broader process of [Eukaryotic Translation Initiation](/details-pathway/R-HSA-72613). By catalyzing the exchange of GDP for GTP on the eIF2 alpha subunit, the eIF2B complex enables the delivery of the initiator methionyl-tRNA to the ribosome, thereby facilitating [Cap-dependent Translation Initiation](/details-pathway/R-HSA-72737). Beyond its core role in translation, [EIF2B3](/details-gene/8891) is implicated in cellular stress responses. The eIF2B complex is a key target of the integrated stress response (ISR), where phosphorylation of its substrate, eIF2-alpha, converts it from a substrate to a competitive inhibitor, leading to a global shutdown of protein synthesis ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaw4104)). This regulatory mechanism is crucial for cellular adaptation to various stressors. Functional annotations also link [EIF2B3](/details-gene/8891) to [Oligodendrocyte development](/details-pathway/GO:0014003), which is highly consistent with the neurological phenotypes observed in patients with mutations in eIF2B subunits ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1038/jhg.2008.10)). Furthermore, its identification as a cofactor for Hepatitis C virus internal ribosome entry site (IRES)-mediated translation highlights its potential role in viral pathogenesis by being co-opted by viruses to ensure the synthesis of viral proteins ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.97.15.8566)). ## Research Directions The widespread yet quantitatively variable expression of [EIF2B3](/details-gene/8891) suggests that its regulation is critical for cell-type-specific functions and may be a key factor in disease pathogenesis. **Proposed Hypotheses:** 1. The high significance of [EIF2B3](/details-gene/8891) in diverse, long-lived post-mitotic cells like neurons and retinal cells suggests that its sustained activity is a key factor in proteostasis and the prevention of protein aggregation. Reduced [EIF2B3](/details-gene/8891) function with age may therefore be a contributing factor to age-related neurodegenerative diseases beyond the classical leukoencephalopathies. 2. Given that [EIF2B3](/details-gene/8891) is a cofactor for HCV translation, its expression level in specific cell types, such as the [Kupffer cell](/details-cell/CL0000091) where it shows notable significance, may determine cellular permissiveness to infection by other RNA viruses that rely on host translational machinery. **Experimental Approach:** To test the hypothesis that [EIF2B3](/details-gene/8891) regulates cell-type-specific proteostasis in neurons, a compelling experiment would involve a combination of proteomics and functional assays. One could use human iPSC-derived glutamatergic neurons and perform CRISPRi-mediated knockdown of [EIF2B3](/details-gene/8891) to achieve a partial loss of function, mimicking a haploinsufficient state. Quantitative mass spectrometry (e.g., TMT-labeling) could then be used to compare the proteomes of control versus knockdown neurons under basal and stressed (e.g., proteasome inhibition) conditions. This would identify specific proteins or pathways that are particularly sensitive to [EIF2B3](/details-gene/8891) levels. Functional validation could include assessing synaptic protein levels by western blot and measuring neuronal firing activity via multi-electrode arrays to link changes in the proteome to physiological deficits. **Therapeutic Potential:** As a core component of the translation machinery, [EIF2B3](/details-gene/8891) presents a challenging therapeutic target, as systemic inhibition would likely cause unacceptable toxicity. However, modulating its activity, rather than complete ablation, holds therapeutic promise. For diseases caused by *loss-of-function* mutations, such as vanishing white matter disease, developing small molecule activators that enhance the GEF activity of the eIF2B complex is a viable strategy. Research has already identified compounds that can activate a stress-impaired eIF2B complex, suggesting this approach is feasible ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaa6986)). Conversely, in contexts of hyperactive translation, such as in certain cancers or viral infections, targeted inhibition could be beneficial. The development of molecules that specifically disrupt the interaction of [EIF2B3](/details-gene/8891) with viral IRES elements or oncogenic transcripts, without affecting its global function, would represent an innovative and highly specific therapeutic intervention.

Genular Protein ID: 3504908248

Symbol: EI2BG_HUMAN

Name: Translation initiation factor eIF2B subunit gamma

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Citations:

PubMed ID: 10900014

Title: Identification of eIF2B gamma and eIF2 gamma as cofactors of hepatitis C virus internal ribosome entry site-mediated translation using a functional genomics approach.

PubMed ID: 10900014

DOI: 10.1073/pnas.97.15.8566

PubMed ID: 14702039

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

PubMed ID: 14702039

DOI: 10.1038/ng1285

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: 16710414

Title: The DNA sequence and biological annotation of human chromosome 1.

PubMed ID: 16710414

DOI: 10.1038/nature04727

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: 21269460

Title: Initial characterization of the human central proteome.

PubMed ID: 21269460

DOI: 10.1186/1752-0509-5-17

PubMed ID: 22223895

Title: Comparative large-scale characterisation of plant vs. mammal proteins reveals similar and idiosyncratic N-alpha acetylation features.

PubMed ID: 22223895

DOI: 10.1074/mcp.m111.015131

PubMed ID: 22814378

Title: N-terminal acetylome analyses and functional insights of the N-terminal acetyltransferase NatB.

PubMed ID: 22814378

DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1210303109

PubMed ID: 23186163

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

PubMed ID: 23186163

DOI: 10.1021/pr300630k

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: 25858979

Title: Stress responses. Mutations in a translation initiation factor identify the target of a memory-enhancing compound.

PubMed ID: 25858979

DOI: 10.1126/science.aaa6986

PubMed ID: 27023709

Title: Expression, purification, and crystallization of Schizosaccharomyces pombe eIF2B.

PubMed ID: 27023709

DOI: 10.1007/s10969-016-9203-3

PubMed ID: 31048492

Title: Structural basis for eIF2B inhibition in integrated stress response.

PubMed ID: 31048492

DOI: 10.1126/science.aaw4104

PubMed ID: 11835386

Title: Mutations in each of the five subunits of translation initiation factor eIF2B can cause leukoencephalopathy with vanishing white matter.

PubMed ID: 11835386

DOI: 10.1002/ana.10112

PubMed ID: 19158808

Title: Identification of novel EIF2B mutations in Chinese patients with vanishing white matter disease.

PubMed ID: 19158808

DOI: 10.1038/jhg.2008.10

PubMed ID: 21484434

Title: Adult-onset leukoencephalopathies with vanishing white matter with novel missense mutations in EIF2B2, EIF2B3, and EIF2B5.

PubMed ID: 21484434

DOI: 10.1007/s10048-011-0284-7

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 452
  • Mass: 50240
  • Checksum: 6F73137F59E52773
  • Sequence:
  • MEFQAVVMAV GGGSRMTDLT SSIPKPLLPV GNKPLIWYPL NLLERVGFEE VIVVTTRDVQ 
    KALCAEFKMK MKPDIVCIPD DADMGTADSL RYIYPKLKTD VLVLSCDLIT DVALHEVVDL 
    FRAYDASLAM LMRKGQDSIE PVPGQKGKKK AVEQRDFIGV DSTGKRLLFM ANEADLDEEL 
    VIKGSILQKH PRIRFHTGLV DAHLYCLKKY IVDFLMENGS ITSIRSELIP YLVRKQFSSA 
    SSQQGQEEKE EDLKKKELKS LDIYSFIKEA NTLNLAPYDA CWNACRGDRW EDLSRSQVRC 
    YVHIMKEGLC SRVSTLGLYM EANRQVPKLL SALCPEEPPV HSSAQIVSKH LVGVDSLIGP 
    ETQIGEKSSI KRSVIGSSCL IKDRVTITNC LLMNSVTVEE GSNIQGSVIC NNAVIEKGAD 
    IKDCLIGSGQ RIEAKAKRVN EVIVGNDQLM EI

Genular Protein ID: 3258226662

Symbol: Q9HA31_HUMAN

Name: N/A

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Citations:

PubMed ID: 11181995

Title: The sequence of the human genome.

PubMed ID: 11181995

DOI: 10.1126/science.1058040

PubMed ID: 14702039

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

PubMed ID: 14702039

DOI: 10.1038/ng1285

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 283
  • Mass: 31511
  • Checksum: 64906C44D0CB982B
  • Sequence:
  • MANEADLDEE LVIKGSILQK HPRIRFHTGL VDAHLYCLKK YIVDFLMENG SITSIRSELI 
    PYLVRKQFSS ASSQQGQEEK EEDLKKKELK SLDIYSFIKE ANTLNLAPYD ACWNACRGDR 
    WEDLSRSQVR CYVHIMKEGL CSRVSTLGLY MEANRQVPKL LSALCPEEPP VHSSAQIVSK 
    HLVGVDSLIG PETQIGEKSS IKRSVIGSSC LIKDRVTITN CLLMNSVTVE EGSNIQGSVI 
    CNNAVIEKGA DIKDCLIGSG QRIEAKAKRV NEVIVGNDQL MEI