astrocyte report

I. Related cell sub types

II. Gene markers

Gene
Number of
supported studies
Average coverage
Other major groups
(express this gene)
Other cell types
(express this gene)
HEPACAM1844% ± 16%02
AQP42261% ± 19%14
SPON11850% ± 20%19
SLCO1C11742% ± 14%11
AMER21836% ± 17%111
BCAN1735% ± 18%12
MEGF101742% ± 22%15
ATP1A22367% ± 18%28
SLC1A22069% ± 26%213
TRIM91958% ± 19%213
MLC11838% ± 15%24
CRB11849% ± 23%210
GFAP2355% ± 20%34
ARNT21949% ± 18%310
MIR9-1HG1859% ± 19%39
ADCY21866% ± 25%310
BAALC2347% ± 18%411
SLC1A32378% ± 16%418
GPRC5B2147% ± 17%410
MT32156% ± 15%411
PHYHIPL2249% ± 16%422
NRCAM2264% ± 21%427
ATP1B22054% ± 17%415
CTNNA22072% ± 24%418
BMPR1B1963% ± 19%410
DCLK22065% ± 19%422
CDH201970% ± 20%413
STK331946% ± 21%414
EDNRB1936% ± 16%414
TUBB2B1944% ± 21%415

III. Associated gene sets

GO_0070779Biological processD-aspartate import across plasma membrane
GO_0014010Biological processSchwann cell proliferation
GO_0031547Biological processbrain-derived neurotrophic factor receptor signaling pathway
GO_1904714Biological processregulation of chaperone-mediated autophagy
GO_0035864Biological processresponse to potassium ion
GO_0034775Biological processglutathione transmembrane transport
GO_0086064Biological processcell communication by electrical coupling involved in cardiac conduction
GO_0051580Biological processregulation of neurotransmitter uptake
GO_0035235Biological processionotropic glutamate receptor signaling pathway
GO_0098712Biological processL-glutamate import across plasma membrane
GO_1902043Biological processpositive regulation of extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway via death domain receptors
GO_0021953Biological processcentral nervous system neuron differentiation
GO_0043043Biological processpeptide biosynthetic process
GO_0048864Biological processstem cell development
GO_0010273Biological processdetoxification of copper ion
GO_0031102Biological processneuron projection regeneration
GO_0006970Biological processresponse to osmotic stress
GO_0051354Biological processnegative regulation of oxidoreductase activity
GO_0042490Biological processmechanoreceptor differentiation
GO_0090660Biological processcerebrospinal fluid circulation
GO_1903416Biological processresponse to glycoside
GO_0001504Biological processneurotransmitter uptake
GO_0070445Biological processregulation of oligodendrocyte progenitor proliferation
GO_0021780Biological processglial cell fate specification
GO_0045823Biological processpositive regulation of heart contraction
GO_0046638Biological processpositive regulation of alpha-beta T cell differentiation
GO_0048608Biological processreproductive structure development
GO_0030007Biological processintracellular potassium ion homeostasis
GO_0007215Biological processglutamate receptor signaling pathway
GO_0009449Biological processgamma-aminobutyric acid biosynthetic process

IV. Literature review

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Cell type nameastrocyte
Synonymsastrocytic glia
DescriptionA class of large neuroglial (macroglial) cells in the central nervous system - the largest and most numerous neuroglial cells in the brain and spinal cord. Astrocytes (from 'star' cells) are irregularly shaped with many long processes, including those with 'end feet' which form the glial (limiting) membrane and directly and indirectly contribute to the blood-brain barrier. They regulate the extracellular ionic and chemical environment, and 'reactive astrocytes' (along with microglia) respond to injury.
ParentCL_0000126