Details for: ZEB2

Gene ID: 9839

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: ZEB2

Ensembl ID: ENSG00000169554

Description: zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 2

Cell Significance Landscape

Associated with

Significant Cells

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

  • CD14-low, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002396
    CSI 87.79
    rCSI 67.64%
    PRS 83.76
  • VIP GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023016
    CSI 73.87
    rCSI 88.24%
    PRS 63.48
  • pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023018
    CSI 70.56
    rCSI 87.78%
    PRS 61.26
  • sst GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023017
    CSI 66.31
    rCSI 85.49%
    PRS 64.54
  • retina horizontal cell CL0000745
    CSI 59.5
    rCSI 90.7%
    PRS 77.86
  • lamp5 GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023011
    CSI 55.05
    rCSI 92.4%
    PRS 63.28
  • sncg GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023015
    CSI 53.33
    rCSI 85.77%
    PRS 64.88
  • intermediate monocyte CL0002393
    CSI 50.21
    rCSI 75.75%
    PRS 85.91
  • naive B cell CL0000788
    CSI 49.18
    rCSI 42.18%
    PRS 86.75
  • CD16-positive, CD56-dim natural killer cell, human CL0000939
    CSI 46.85
    rCSI 31.22%
    PRS 91.73
  • neural crest cell CL0011012
    CSI 41.25
    rCSI 32.6%
    PRS 70.19
  • caudal ganglionic eminence derived cortical interneuron CL4023064
    CSI 39.37
    rCSI 69.53%
    PRS 62.75
  • Bergmann glial cell CL0000644
    CSI 37.78
    rCSI 51.69%
    PRS 72.53
  • CD16-negative, CD56-bright natural killer cell, human CL0000938
    CSI 35.16
    rCSI 26.36%
    PRS 95.15
  • adipocyte CL0000136
    CSI 35.11
    rCSI 45.08%
    PRS 71.26
  • classical monocyte CL0000860
    CSI 33.55
    rCSI 49.73%
    PRS 92.43
  • amacrine cell CL0000561
    CSI 33.15
    rCSI 96.07%
    PRS 70.75
  • oligodendrocyte CL0000128
    CSI 32.53
    rCSI 96.12%
    PRS 72.46
  • Mueller cell CL0000636
    CSI 32.4
    rCSI 73.94%
    PRS 72.72
  • unswitched memory B cell CL0000970
    CSI 31.74
    rCSI 26.71%
    PRS 92.44
  • effector CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0001050
    CSI 31.01
    rCSI 23.58%
    PRS 92.44
  • Hofbauer cell CL3000001
    CSI 30.8
    rCSI 58.14%
    PRS 88.3
  • kidney interstitial alternatively activated macrophage CL1000695
    CSI 30.66
    rCSI 79.91%
    PRS 82.06
  • megakaryocyte-erythroid progenitor cell CL0000050
    CSI 30.18
    rCSI 27.25%
    PRS 79.13
  • L2/3-6 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4023040
    CSI 29.68
    rCSI 72.14%
    PRS 61.36
  • ependymal cell CL0000065
    CSI 29.28
    rCSI 59.41%
    PRS 59.85
  • myeloid dendritic cell CL0000782
    CSI 28.73
    rCSI 41.63%
    PRS 92.34
  • central nervous system macrophage CL0000878
    CSI 28.24
    rCSI 93.61%
    PRS 85.3
  • chandelier pvalb GABAergic cortical interneuron CL4023036
    CSI 28.22
    rCSI 88.26%
    PRS 67.38
  • differentiation-committed oligodendrocyte precursor CL4023059
    CSI 27.57
    rCSI 50.1%
    PRS 72.69
  • basophil CL0000767
    CSI 27.34
    rCSI 57.84%
    PRS 90.97
  • non-classical monocyte CL0000875
    CSI 27.1
    rCSI 43.44%
    PRS 90.75
  • CD14-positive, CD16-positive monocyte CL0002397
    CSI 26.61
    rCSI 34.87%
    PRS 90.72
  • blood vessel endothelial cell CL0000071
    CSI 26.6
    rCSI 55.19%
    PRS 77.8
  • pulmonary capillary endothelial cell CL4028001
    CSI 26.25
    rCSI 50.06%
    PRS 89.99
  • elicited macrophage CL0000861
    CSI 25.89
    rCSI 23.78%
    PRS 88.12
  • common myeloid progenitor CL0000049
    CSI 24.78
    rCSI 20.04%
    PRS 83.06
  • class switched memory B cell CL0000972
    CSI 23.77
    rCSI 17.75%
    PRS 91.87
  • common dendritic progenitor CL0001029
    CSI 23.5
    rCSI 29.5%
    PRS 88.84
  • glycinergic amacrine cell CL4030028
    CSI 23.4
    rCSI 60.96%
    PRS 75.7
  • T follicular helper cell CL0002038
    CSI 23.19
    rCSI 17.35%
    PRS 92.36
  • oligodendrocyte precursor cell CL0002453
    CSI 22.44
    rCSI 49.39%
    PRS 63.41
  • L2/3 intratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030059
    CSI 22.29
    rCSI 48.36%
    PRS 68.82
  • H1 horizontal cell CL0004217
    CSI 21.89
    rCSI 86.7%
    PRS 76.22
  • CD14-positive monocyte CL0001054
    CSI 21.19
    rCSI 26.39%
    PRS 89.28
  • granulocyte monocyte progenitor cell CL0000557
    CSI 20.82
    rCSI 18.02%
    PRS 84.75
  • L6b glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023038
    CSI 20.45
    rCSI 63.9%
    PRS 65.03
  • melanocyte CL0000148
    CSI 20.22
    rCSI 14.97%
    PRS 74.82
  • skin fibroblast CL0002620
    CSI 20.21
    rCSI 17.42%
    PRS 81.87
  • myeloid leukocyte CL0000766
    CSI 20.14
    rCSI 18.59%
    PRS 82.5
  • cerebral cortex endothelial cell CL1001602
    CSI 19.52
    rCSI 33.76%
    PRS 72.85
  • gamma-delta T cell CL0000798
    CSI 19.37
    rCSI 22.75%
    PRS 92.92
  • microcirculation associated smooth muscle cell CL0008035
    CSI 19.32
    rCSI 55.92%
    PRS 80.4
  • macrophage CL0000235
    CSI 18.94
    rCSI 34.45%
    PRS 87.34
  • neuron CL0000540
    CSI 18.74
    rCSI 49.92%
    PRS 68.65
  • precursor B cell CL0000817
    CSI 18.7
    rCSI 16.38%
    PRS 87.84
  • effector memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000913
    CSI 18.65
    rCSI 16.99%
    PRS 91.56
  • perivascular cell CL4033054
    CSI 18.24
    rCSI 24.94%
    PRS 85.37
  • monocyte CL0000576
    CSI 18.23
    rCSI 32.95%
    PRS 85.69
  • GABAergic amacrine cell CL4030027
    CSI 18.18
    rCSI 62.27%
    PRS 67.29
  • group 3 innate lymphoid cell CL0001071
    CSI 17.72
    rCSI 13.31%
    PRS 86.38
  • plasmacytoid dendritic cell, human CL0001058
    CSI 17.66
    rCSI 12.33%
    PRS 84.36
  • CD8-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell CL0000909
    CSI 17.44
    rCSI 18.22%
    PRS 92.56
  • mature B cell CL0000785
    CSI 17.03
    rCSI 14.8%
    PRS 89.52
  • mature NK T cell CL0000814
    CSI 16.93
    rCSI 21.65%
    PRS 89.81
  • conventional dendritic cell CL0000990
    CSI 16.9
    rCSI 14.1%
    PRS 80.6
  • promyelocyte CL0000836
    CSI 16.78
    rCSI 24.2%
    PRS 86.16
  • early lymphoid progenitor CL0000936
    CSI 16.53
    rCSI 14.52%
    PRS 85.69
  • H2 horizontal cell CL0004218
    CSI 16.2
    rCSI 80.52%
    PRS 75.82
  • kidney interstitial fibroblast CL1000692
    CSI 15.89
    rCSI 84.46%
    PRS 71.07
  • mature T cell CL0002419
    CSI 15.82
    rCSI 12.31%
    PRS 93.08
  • platelet CL0000233
    CSI 15.6
    rCSI 64.73%
    PRS 78.27
  • bronchus fibroblast of lung CL2000093
    CSI 15.39
    rCSI 12.51%
    PRS 80.37
  • L5/6 near-projecting glutamatergic neuron CL4030067
    CSI 15.33
    rCSI 50.39%
    PRS 67.06
  • myofibroblast cell CL0000186
    CSI 15.04
    rCSI 20.83%
    PRS 78.22
  • inhibitory interneuron CL0000498
    CSI 14.97
    rCSI 34.55%
    PRS 69.18
  • erythrocyte CL0000232
    CSI 14.84
    rCSI 33.67%
    PRS 81.31
  • epicardial adipocyte CL1000309
    CSI 14.7
    rCSI 47.82%
    PRS 78.75
  • muscle cell CL0000187
    CSI 14.67
    rCSI 30.12%
    PRS 89.48
  • fibroblast of lung CL0002553
    CSI 14.47
    rCSI 13.47%
    PRS 81.87
  • alveolar type 1 fibroblast cell CL4028004
    CSI 14.47
    rCSI 15.85%
    PRS 82.89
  • hematopoietic stem cell CL0000037
    CSI 14.46
    rCSI 9.61%
    PRS 83.55
  • vascular leptomeningeal cell CL4023051
    CSI 14.22
    rCSI 24.93%
    PRS 75.3
  • cerebral cortex neuron CL0010012
    CSI 14.2
    rCSI 57.85%
    PRS 73.17
  • neuroblast (sensu Vertebrata) CL0000031
    CSI 14.19
    rCSI 18.21%
    PRS 77.07
  • interneuron CL0000099
    CSI 14.09
    rCSI 28.29%
    PRS 71.52
  • activated CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000906
    CSI 13.92
    rCSI 13.68%
    PRS 92.8
  • fibroblast CL0000057
    CSI 13.78
    rCSI 39.63%
    PRS 75.75
  • colon macrophage CL0009038
    CSI 13.67
    rCSI 63.16%
    PRS 91.82
  • tissue-resident macrophage CL0000864
    CSI 13.65
    rCSI 63.9%
    PRS 91.14
  • tracheobronchial smooth muscle cell CL0019019
    CSI 13.63
    rCSI 24.03%
    PRS 85.98
  • L5 extratelencephalic projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023041
    CSI 13.44
    rCSI 48.37%
    PRS 61.32
  • CD8-positive, alpha-beta cytotoxic T cell CL0000794
    CSI 13.42
    rCSI 16.03%
    PRS 94.14
  • renal interstitial pericyte CL1001318
    CSI 13.28
    rCSI 36.6%
    PRS 76.29
  • corticothalamic-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023013
    CSI 13.27
    rCSI 78.15%
    PRS 64.04
  • plasmacytoid dendritic cell CL0000784
    CSI 13.21
    rCSI 13.38%
    PRS 92.67
  • pro-B cell CL0000826
    CSI 13.03
    rCSI 10.79%
    PRS 83.26
  • alpha-beta T cell CL0000789
    CSI 12.69
    rCSI 14.87%
    PRS 92.96
  • central memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000907
    CSI 12.35
    rCSI 8.32%
    PRS 92.44
  • microglial cell CL0000129
    CSI 12.2
    rCSI 49.09%
    PRS 82.48
  • pre-conventional dendritic cell CL0002010
    CSI 0.3
    rCSI 3.4%
    PRS 94.8%
  • kidney distal convoluted tubule epithelial cell CL1000849
    CSI 0.5
    rCSI 4.7%
    PRS 77.2%
  • helper T cell CL0000912
    CSI 0.6
    rCSI 0.9%
    PRS 80.0%
  • diffuse bipolar 1 cell CL4033027
    CSI 0.7
    rCSI 5.5%
    PRS 71.3%
  • endothelial cell of placenta CL0009092
    CSI 0.9
    rCSI 4.6%
    PRS 88.1%
  • cone retinal bipolar cell CL0000752
    CSI 1.0
    rCSI 12.5%
    PRS 81.8%
  • metallothionein-positive alveolar macrophage CL4033042
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 12.2%
    PRS 90.5%
  • smooth muscle cell of prostate CL1000487
    CSI 1.1
    rCSI 6.7%
    PRS 86.8%
  • follicular dendritic cell CL0000442
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 18.9%
    PRS 90.6%
  • macroglial cell CL0000126
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 3.1%
    PRS 77.6%
  • Cajal-Retzius cell CL0000695
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 9.6%
    PRS 85.9%
  • midbrain dopaminergic neuron CL2000097
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 7.9%
    PRS 77.0%
  • cardiac blood vessel endothelial cell CL0010006
    CSI 1.2
    rCSI 8.8%
    PRS 74.1%
  • basophil mast progenitor cell CL0002028
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 6.7%
    PRS 95.3%
  • myelocyte CL0002193
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 8.5%
    PRS 93.3%
  • natural T-regulatory cell CL0000903
    CSI 1.3
    rCSI 2.5%
    PRS 96.8%
  • enteric neuron CL0007011
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 20.0%
    PRS 87.0%
  • regular ventricular cardiac myocyte CL0002131
    CSI 1.4
    rCSI 8.5%
    PRS 72.9%
  • pancreatic stellate cell CL0002410
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 8.5%
    PRS 84.6%
  • endothelial cell of uterus CL0009095
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 10.7%
    PRS 88.8%
  • mesenchymal stem cell CL0000134
    CSI 1.5
    rCSI 16.1%
    PRS 86.2%
  • OFF midget ganglion cell CL4033047
    CSI 1.7
    rCSI 35.4%
    PRS 72.1%
  • cerebral cortex pyramidal neuron CL4023111
    CSI 1.8
    rCSI 11.1%
    PRS 85.9%
  • erythroid progenitor cell CL0000038
    CSI 1.9
    rCSI 10.7%
    PRS 85.7%
  • mesenchymal stem cell of adipose tissue CL0002570
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 11.2%
    PRS 83.9%
  • IgG plasma cell CL0000985
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 2.4%
    PRS 90.1%
  • neuroplacodal cell CL0000032
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 18.7%
    PRS 81.9%
  • OFFx cell CL4033036
    CSI 2.0
    rCSI 9.5%
    PRS 72.3%
  • T-helper 1 cell CL0000545
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 3.7%
    PRS 94.4%
  • innate lymphoid cell CL0001065
    CSI 2.1
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 77.8%
  • erythroblast CL0000765
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 5.9%
    PRS 86.1%
  • mesenchymal lymphangioblast CL0005021
    CSI 2.2
    rCSI 58.7%
    PRS 89.1%
  • smooth muscle cell of the pulmonary artery CL0002591
    CSI 2.3
    rCSI 17.9%
    PRS 82.8%
  • fibroblast of breast CL4006000
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 9.9%
    PRS 86.0%
  • forebrain radial glial cell CL0013000
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 7.5%
    PRS 82.7%
  • chondrocyte CL0000138
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 3.7%
    PRS 74.3%
  • central nervous system neuron CL2000029
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 17.4%
    PRS 68.7%
  • primitive red blood cell CL0002355
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 12.8%
    PRS 86.5%
  • skeletal muscle satellite cell CL0000594
    CSI 2.4
    rCSI 7.0%
    PRS 92.2%
  • ON midget ganglion cell CL4033046
    CSI 2.5
    rCSI 50.6%
    PRS 70.9%
  • podocyte CL0000653
    CSI 2.7
    rCSI 12.0%
    PRS 81.7%
  • diffuse bipolar 4 cell CL4033031
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 31.5%
    PRS 69.3%
  • megakaryocyte progenitor cell CL0000553
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 50.6%
    PRS 95.1%
  • T-helper 17 cell CL0000899
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 2.2%
    PRS 95.6%
  • non-myelinating Schwann cell CL0002376
    CSI 2.8
    rCSI 69.4%
    PRS 76.5%
  • cytotoxic T cell CL0000910
    CSI 2.9
    rCSI 16.8%
    PRS 84.0%
  • megakaryocyte CL0000556
    CSI 3.0
    rCSI 13.0%
    PRS 85.8%
  • mesangial cell CL0000650
    CSI 3.1
    rCSI 12.5%
    PRS 89.2%
  • activated CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0000896
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 2.9%
    PRS 93.7%
  • common lymphoid progenitor CL0000051
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 4.3%
    PRS 94.0%
  • lung interstitial macrophage CL4033043
    CSI 3.2
    rCSI 7.2%
    PRS 91.9%
  • endothelial cell of pericentral hepatic sinusoid CL0019022
    CSI 3.4
    rCSI 10.4%
    PRS 85.1%
  • retinal pigment epithelial cell CL0002586
    CSI 3.5
    rCSI 6.9%
    PRS 76.7%
  • interstitial cell of Cajal CL0002088
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 4.6%
    PRS 85.9%
  • neural progenitor cell CL0011020
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 16.1%
    PRS 69.5%
  • skeletal muscle satellite stem cell CL0008011
    CSI 3.7
    rCSI 16.3%
    PRS 90.1%
  • GABAergic interneuron CL0011005
    CSI 3.8
    rCSI 59.7%
    PRS 82.2%
  • follicular B cell CL0000843
    CSI 3.8
    rCSI 13.9%
    PRS 93.7%
  • mesenchymal cell CL0008019
    CSI 3.9
    rCSI 9.8%
    PRS 74.5%
  • hematopoietic multipotent progenitor cell CL0000837
    CSI 3.9
    rCSI 9.4%
    PRS 92.5%
  • lymphoid lineage restricted progenitor cell CL0000838
    CSI 4.0
    rCSI 15.6%
    PRS 94.1%
  • exhausted T cell CL0011025
    CSI 4.0
    rCSI 67.7%
    PRS 89.9%
  • retinal blood vessel endothelial cell CL0002585
    CSI 4.0
    rCSI 6.5%
    PRS 84.6%
  • effector memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell, terminally differentiated CL0001062
    CSI 4.1
    rCSI 20.4%
    PRS 91.6%
  • blood vessel smooth muscle cell CL0019018
    CSI 4.1
    rCSI 33.3%
    PRS 75.6%
  • endocardial cell CL0002350
    CSI 4.2
    rCSI 19.9%
    PRS 77.4%
  • CD8-positive, alpha-beta memory T cell, CD45RO-positive CL0001203
    CSI 4.3
    rCSI 5.2%
    PRS 62.0%
  • cardiac muscle cell CL0000746
    CSI 4.6
    rCSI 6.5%
    PRS 71.0%
  • effector CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL0001044
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 13.4%
    PRS 95.3%
  • memory T cell CL0000813
    CSI 4.7
    rCSI 9.0%
    PRS 95.6%
  • activated CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell, human CL0001049
    CSI 4.8
    rCSI 8.3%
    PRS 92.3%
  • regular atrial cardiac myocyte CL0002129
    CSI 4.9
    rCSI 15.9%
    PRS 77.8%
  • stromal cell CL0000499
    CSI 5.2
    rCSI 14.5%
    PRS 76.2%
  • fraction A pre-pro B cell CL0002045
    CSI 5.2
    rCSI 6.0%
    PRS 90.6%
  • CD8-positive, CD28-negative, alpha-beta regulatory T cell CL0000920
    CSI 5.3
    rCSI 10.5%
    PRS 91.5%
  • mature astrocyte CL0002627
    CSI 5.3
    rCSI 22.4%
    PRS 73.4%
  • conjunctival epithelial cell CL1000432
    CSI 5.6
    rCSI 8.6%
    PRS 81.1%
  • cerebellar granule cell CL0001031
    CSI 5.7
    rCSI 8.3%
    PRS 74.1%
  • double negative thymocyte CL0002489
    CSI 5.7
    rCSI 4.0%
    PRS 91.5%
  • CD4-positive, alpha-beta cytotoxic T cell CL0000934
    CSI 5.8
    rCSI 7.9%
    PRS 94.5%
  • professional antigen presenting cell CL0000145
    CSI 5.8
    rCSI 19.8%
    PRS 91.5%
  • lung resident memory CD8-positive, alpha-beta T cell CL4033039
    CSI 5.8
    rCSI 14.9%
    PRS 94.8%
  • stromal cell of ovary CL0002132
    CSI 5.9
    rCSI 16.1%
    PRS 87.4%
  • progenitor cell CL0011026
    CSI 5.9
    rCSI 12.6%
    PRS 75.2%
  • mature alpha-beta T cell CL0000791
    CSI 5.9
    rCSI 21.5%
    PRS 94.5%
  • fibroblast of cardiac tissue CL0002548
    CSI 6.1
    rCSI 29.3%
    PRS 81.0%
  • cardiac endothelial cell CL0010008
    CSI 6.1
    rCSI 24.8%
    PRS 80.9%
  • dopaminergic neuron CL0000700
    CSI 6.2
    rCSI 34.8%
    PRS 67.3%
  • hepatic stellate cell CL0000632
    CSI 6.3
    rCSI 23.6%
    PRS 73.8%
  • pulmonary artery endothelial cell CL1001568
    CSI 6.3
    rCSI 8.6%
    PRS 89.0%
  • brain vascular cell CL4023072
    CSI 6.3
    rCSI 65.4%
    PRS 74.6%
  • dendritic cell, human CL0001056
    CSI 6.5
    rCSI 9.9%
    PRS 88.9%
  • OFF-bipolar cell CL0000750
    CSI 6.6
    rCSI 9.0%
    PRS 82.7%
  • retinal bipolar neuron CL0000748
    CSI 6.6
    rCSI 12.4%
    PRS 69.6%
  • mature microglial cell CL0002629
    CSI 6.7
    rCSI 27.9%
    PRS 81.3%
  • neutrophil CL0000775
    CSI 6.7
    rCSI 37.6%
    PRS 82.1%
  • eosinophil CL0000771
    CSI 6.9
    rCSI 45.0%
    PRS 94.8%
  • mononuclear phagocyte CL0000113
    CSI 6.9
    rCSI 15.1%
    PRS 84.5%
  • near-projecting glutamatergic cortical neuron CL4023012
    CSI 6.9
    rCSI 26.0%
    PRS 63.9%
  • kidney loop of Henle thin descending limb epithelial cell CL1001111
    CSI 7.0
    rCSI 9.9%
    PRS 77.9%

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 [ZEB2](/details-gene/9839) (zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 2) is a protein-coding gene that encodes a crucial DNA-binding transcription factor. This protein plays a fundamental role in developmental processes, particularly in the nervous and immune systems. Its expression profile indicates high significance in various neuronal subtypes, including multiple classes of [GABAergic cortical interneurons](/details-cell/CL4023016), as well as in specific immune cell populations like [CD14-low, CD16-positive monocytes](/details-cell/CL0002396) and [natural killer cells](/details-cell/CL0000939). Functionally, [ZEB2](/details-gene/9839) is implicated in regulating transcription, cell-cell adhesion, and migration. Clinically, loss-of-function mutations in [ZEB2](/details-gene/9839) are associated with Mowat-Wilson syndrome ([235730](https://omim.org/entry/235730)), a complex developmental disorder characterized by features including Hirschsprung disease, as established in multiple studies ([Link](https://doi.org/10.1093/hmg/10.14.1503), [Link](https://doi.org/10.1038/86860)). ## Cellular Roles and Expression Landscape **Overall**, the expression landscape of [ZEB2](/details-gene/9839) highlights its dual importance in the nervous and immune systems. In the nervous system, [ZEB2](/details-gene/9839) demonstrates high significance across a diverse array of inhibitory interneurons, including [VIP](/details-cell/CL4023016), [pvalb](/details-cell/CL4023018), [sst](/details-cell/CL4023017), and [lamp5](/details-cell/CL4023011) subtypes. Its strong signal in [caudal ganglionic eminence derived cortical interneurons](/details-cell/CL4023064) and [neural crest cells](/details-cell/CL0011012) underscores its role during neurodevelopment, particularly in cell fate specification and migration. Furthermore, its expression in specialized neural cells such as [retina horizontal cells](/details-cell/CL0000745) and [Bergmann glial cells](/details-cell/CL0000644) suggests a broad role in the establishment and maintenance of neural circuits. Concurrently, [ZEB2](/details-gene/9839) is a key marker within the hematopoietic system. It is most significantly expressed in [CD14-low, CD16-positive monocytes](/details-cell/CL0002396), also known as non-classical monocytes, and shows notable significance in [intermediate monocytes](/details-cell/CL0002393). This suggests a specific function in the differentiation or effector functions of these patrolling monocyte subsets. Its expression is also prominent in both [CD16-positive, CD56-dim](/details-cell/CL0000939) and [CD16-negative, CD56-bright](/details-cell/CL0000938) natural killer cells, as well as in [naive B cells](/details-cell/CL0000788), indicating a widespread regulatory role across both innate and adaptive immune lineages. ## Pathways and Molecular Function As a transcription factor, [ZEB2](/details-gene/9839) primarily functions within the [nucleus](/details-gene/GO:0005634), where it binds to [chromatin](/details-gene/GO:0000785) and exhibits both transcription repressor ([GO:0001227](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0001227)) and activator ([GO:0045944](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0045944)) activities. Its molecular functions are consistent with its prominent role in development, as highlighted by its involvement in [developmental biology](/details-gene/R-HSA-1266738) and processes like [gastrulation](/details-gene/R-HSA-9758941). The gene's role in neurodevelopment is supported by its association with biological processes such as [central nervous system development](/details-gene/GO:0007417) and [astrocyte activation](/details-gene/GO:0048143). Its link to Mowat-Wilson syndrome, which involves neural crest defects, is substantiated by its function in [developmental pigmentation](/details-gene/GO:0048066) and [melanocyte migration](/details-gene/GO:0097324). Furthermore, [ZEB2](/details-gene/9839) is deeply involved in regulating cell-cell interactions and tissue architecture. This is evident from its participation in pathways like [cell-cell communication](/details-gene/R-HSA-1500931), [cell junction organization](/details-gene/R-HSA-446728), and specifically [adherens junctions interactions](/details-gene/R-HSA-418990). The Reactome data further specify its role in the [regulation of expression and function of type ii classical cadherins](/details-gene/R-HSA-9764260), providing a mechanistic link to its influence on cellular adhesion and migration. Its involvement in the [pyroptotic inflammatory response](/details-gene/GO:0070269) may also be relevant to its function in immune cells. ## Research Directions Based on its distinct expression profile and known functions, several research avenues can be proposed to further elucidate the role of [ZEB2](/details-gene/9839). **Proposed Hypotheses:** 1. Given its high significance in multiple, distinct subtypes of cortical interneurons ([VIP](/details-cell/CL4023016), [pvalb](/details-cell/CL4023018), [sst](/details-cell/CL4023017)), [ZEB2](/details-gene/9839) may act as a master regulator that orchestrates the transcriptional programs governing the specification, migration, or functional maturation of these inhibitory neurons during corticogenesis. 2. The exceptional expression of [ZEB2](/details-gene/9839) in [CD14-low, CD16-positive monocytes](/details-cell/CL0002396) suggests it is a key determinant of the non-classical monocyte lineage. It may control the unique endothelial patrolling behavior and inflammatory response profile of these cells, potentially by regulating genes involved in cell adhesion and pyroptosis ([GO:0070269](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0070269)). **Experimental Approach:** To test the second hypothesis regarding the role of [ZEB2](/details-gene/9839) in non-classical monocyte identity, one could utilize a CRISPR interference (CRISPRi) system to achieve stable knockdown of [ZEB2](/details-gene/9839) in primary human CD14+ monocytes. Following differentiation into non-classical monocytes *in vitro*, single-cell RNA sequencing could be performed to determine if the [ZEB2](/details-gene/9839)-deficient cells fail to acquire the canonical non-classical transcriptional signature. Functional consequences could be assessed using *in vitro* assays that model their patrolling behavior, such as live-cell imaging of monocyte migration on activated endothelial cell layers. **Therapeutic Potential:** As an intracellular transcription factor with fundamental roles in development, [ZEB2](/details-gene/9839) presents a challenging therapeutic target. Direct inhibition or activation with small molecules is difficult, and its widespread importance in multiple cell lineages suggests a high risk of off-target effects. The severe phenotype of Mowat-Wilson syndrome ([235730](https://omim.org/entry/235730)), caused by haploinsufficiency, indicates that organismal development is highly sensitive to [ZEB2](/details-gene/9839) dosage. Therefore, while it is not a promising direct drug target, understanding its downstream effectors—particularly cell surface proteins or secreted factors it regulates in specific disease contexts—could unveil more viable therapeutic opportunities.

Genular Protein ID: 4111154467

Symbol: ZEB2_HUMAN

Name: Zinc finger E-box-binding homeobox 2

UniProtKB Accession Codes:

Database IDs:

Citations:

PubMed ID: 11448942

Title: Loss-of-function mutations in SIP1 Smad interacting protein 1 result in a syndromic Hirschsprung disease.

PubMed ID: 11448942

DOI: 10.1093/hmg/10.14.1503

PubMed ID: 11279515

Title: Mutations in SIP1, encoding Smad interacting protein 1, cause a form of Hirschsprung disease.

PubMed ID: 11279515

DOI: 10.1038/86860

PubMed ID: 9628581

Title: Prediction of the coding sequences of unidentified human genes. IX. The complete sequences of 100 new cDNA clones from brain which can code for large proteins in vitro.

PubMed ID: 9628581

DOI: 10.1093/dnares/5.1.31

PubMed ID: 14702039

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

PubMed ID: 14702039

DOI: 10.1038/ng1285

PubMed ID: 15815621

Title: Generation and annotation of the DNA sequences of human chromosomes 2 and 4.

PubMed ID: 15815621

DOI: 10.1038/nature03466

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: 9853615

Title: Selection system for genes encoding nuclear-targeted proteins.

PubMed ID: 9853615

DOI: 10.1038/4315

PubMed ID: 16061479

Title: Pc2-mediated sumoylation of Smad-interacting protein 1 attenuates transcriptional repression of E-cadherin.

PubMed ID: 16061479

DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m504477200

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: 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: 25218447

Title: Uncovering global SUMOylation signaling networks in a site-specific manner.

PubMed ID: 25218447

DOI: 10.1038/nsmb.2890

PubMed ID: 25772364

Title: SUMO-2 orchestrates chromatin modifiers in response to DNA damage.

PubMed ID: 25772364

DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2015.02.033

PubMed ID: 28112733

Title: Site-specific mapping of the human SUMO proteome reveals co-modification with phosphorylation.

PubMed ID: 28112733

DOI: 10.1038/nsmb.3366

PubMed ID: 12451214

Title: Late infantile Hirschsprung disease-mental retardation syndrome with a 3-bp deletion in ZFHX1B.

PubMed ID: 12451214

DOI: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000034842.78350.4e

PubMed ID: 15384097

Title: Ocular coloboma and high myopia with Hirschsprung disease associated with a novel ZFHX1B missense mutation and trisomy 21.

PubMed ID: 15384097

DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.30312

PubMed ID: 16688751

Title: A missense mutation in the ZFHX1B gene associated with an atypical Mowat-Wilson syndrome phenotype.

PubMed ID: 16688751

DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.31267

PubMed ID: 16959974

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

PubMed ID: 16959974

DOI: 10.1126/science.1133427

PubMed ID: 20516212

Title: Regulation of the expression and activity of the antiangiogenic homeobox gene GAX/MEOX2 by ZEB2 and microRNA-221.

PubMed ID: 20516212

DOI: 10.1128/mcb.01237-09

Sequence Information:

  • Length: 1214
  • Mass: 136447
  • Checksum: B578FD91339C3FDD
  • Sequence:
  • MKQPIMADGP RCKRRKQANP RRKNVVNYDN VVDTGSETDE EDKLHIAEDD GIANPLDQET 
    SPASVPNHES SPHVSQALLP REEEEDEIRE GGVEHPWHNN EILQASVDGP EEMKEDYDTM 
    GPEATIQTAI NNGTVKNANC TSDFEEYFAK RKLEERDGHA VSIEEYLQRS DTAIIYPEAP 
    EELSRLGTPE ANGQEENDLP PGTPDAFAQL LTCPYCDRGY KRLTSLKEHI KYRHEKNEEN 
    FSCPLCSYTF AYRTQLERHM VTHKPGTDQH QMLTQGAGNR KFKCTECGKA FKYKHHLKEH 
    LRIHSGEKPY ECPNCKKRFS HSGSYSSHIS SKKCIGLISV NGRMRNNIKT GSSPNSVSSS 
    PTNSAITQLR NKLENGKPLS MSEQTGLLKI KTEPLDFNDY KVLMATHGFS GTSPFMNGGL 
    GATSPLGVHP SAQSPMQHLG VGMEAPLLGF PTMNSNLSEV QKVLQIVDNT VSRQKMDCKA 
    EEISKLKGYH MKDPCSQPEE QGVTSPNIPP VGLPVVSHNG ATKSIIDYTL EKVNEAKACL 
    QSLTTDSRRQ ISNIKKEKLR TLIDLVTDDK MIENHNISTP FSCQFCKESF PGPIPLHQHE 
    RYLCKMNEEI KAVLQPHENI VPNKAGVFVD NKALLLSSVL SEKGMTSPIN PYKDHMSVLK 
    AYYAMNMEPN SDELLKISIA VGLPQEFVKE WFEQRKVYQY SNSRSPSLER SSKPLAPNSN 
    PPTKDSLLPR SPVKPMDSIT SPSIAELHNS VTNCDPPLRL TKPSHFTNIK PVEKLDHSRS 
    NTPSPLNLSS TSSKNSHSSS YTPNSFSSEE LQAEPLDLSL PKQMKEPKSI IATKNKTKAS 
    SISLDHNSVS SSSENSDEPL NLTFIKKEFS NSNNLDNKST NPVFSMNPFS AKPLYTALPP 
    QSAFPPATFM PPVQTSIPGL RPYPGLDQMS FLPHMAYTYP TGAATFADMQ QRRKYQRKQG 
    FQGELLDGAQ DYMSGLDDMT DSDSCLSRKK IKKTESGMYA CDLCDKTFQK SSSLLRHKYE 
    HTGKRPHQCQ ICKKAFKHKH HLIEHSRLHS GEKPYQCDKC GKRFSHSGSY SQHMNHRYSY 
    CKREAEEREA AEREAREKGH LEPTELLMNR AYLQSITPQG YSDSEERESM PRDGESEKEH 
    EKEGEDGYGK LGRQDGDEEF EEEEEESENK SMDTDPETIR DEEETGDHSM DDSSEDGKME 
    TKSDHEEDNM EDGM