Transcription factor landscape - Immune cell - T-cells

Transcriptome analysis shows that 51% (n=10281) of all human proteins (n=20162) are detected in t-cells and 445 of these genes show an elevated expression in any t-cells compared to other cell type groups. Learn more about genes with elevated expression here.

In-depth analysis of transcription factor genes expressed in t-cells highlights 43 transcription factors with elevated expression in t-cells compared to other immune lineages. In total, 18 transcription factors are classified as enriched in t-cells.

Here we provide the expression overview of all transcription factors that show enriched expression levels in t-cells compared to other cell types. The gene expression overview, across different cell types is accopanied by the top 3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression and correlation in the clustering analysis.

Enriched transcription factors
Gene Expression Expression clustering
FOXP3
Lineage enriched (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
KIF4A Kinesin family member 4A 1.0000 9
ENSG00000290184 Novel protein 1.0000 9
GAGE12B G antigen 12B 1.0000 9
MEOX1
Lineage enriched (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
HSPA8 Heat shock protein family A (Hsp70) member 8 1.0000 9
JAKMIP1 Janus kinase and microtubule interacting protein 1 1.0000 9
CCNA2 Cyclin A2 1.0000 9
RORC
Lineage enriched (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
TRAJ33 T cell receptor alpha joining 33 1.0000 1
KIAA1671 KIAA1671 1.0000 1
CPNE7 Copine 7 1.0000 1
RHOXF1
Lineage enriched (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
HSPA8 Heat shock protein family A (Hsp70) member 8 1.0000 9
JAKMIP1 Janus kinase and microtubule interacting protein 1 1.0000 9
CCNA2 Cyclin A2 1.0000 9
HOXC5
Lineage enriched (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
N/A
GSC
Lineage enriched (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
GZMK Granzyme K 0.9762 1
CCL5 C-C motif chemokine ligand 5 0.9762 1
TRGC2 T cell receptor gamma constant 2 0.9762 1
ZNF683
Lineage enriched (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
COL6A2 Collagen type VI alpha 2 chain 1.0000 1
A2M Alpha-2-macroglobulin 1.0000 1
LONRF3 LON peptidase N-terminal domain and ring finger 3 1.0000 1
BCL11B
Lineage enriched (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
CD8A CD8a molecule 1.0000 11
IGHJ2 Immunoglobulin heavy joining 2 1.0000 11
GIMAP5 GTPase, IMAP family member 5 1.0000 11
FOXB1
Lineage enriched (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
N/A
IKZF4
Lineage enriched (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
NEIL3 Nei like DNA glycosylase 3 1.0000 9
JAKMIP1 Janus kinase and microtubule interacting protein 1 1.0000 9
CCNA2 Cyclin A2 1.0000 9
PBX4
Lineage enriched (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
PDCD1 Programmed cell death 1 1.0000 9
NPDC1 Neural proliferation, differentiation and control 1 1.0000 9
CHN1 Chimerin 1 1.0000 9
NR3C2
Lineage enriched (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
SLC39A14 Solute carrier family 39 member 14 1.0000 43
TRAJ61 T cell receptor alpha joining 61 (non-functional) 1.0000 43
GPRASP1 G protein-coupled receptor associated sorting protein 1 1.0000 43
BATF
Lineage enriched (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
TRBV16 T cell receptor beta variable 16 1.0000 9
LIMA1 LIM domain and actin binding 1 1.0000 9
TRBV7-4 T cell receptor beta variable 7-4 1.0000 9
BNC2
Lineage enriched (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
N/A
TSHZ2
Lineage enriched (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
TRBV12-5 T cell receptor beta variable 12-5 1.0000 31
TRBV5-7 T cell receptor beta variable 5-7 (non-functional) 1.0000 31
CFAP95 Cilia and flagella associated protein 95 1.0000 31
LEF1
Lineage enriched (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
TRAV30 T cell receptor alpha variable 30 1.0000 39
TRAV18 T cell receptor alpha variable 18 1.0000 39
PRKAR1B Protein kinase cAMP-dependent type I regulatory subunit beta 1.0000 39
RORA
Lineage enriched (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
ZNF831 Zinc finger protein 831 1.0000 1
XPOT Exportin for tRNA 1.0000 1
SH2D1A SH2 domain containing 1A 1.0000 1
ZNF80
Lineage enriched (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
N/A

Enriched transcription factors
Gene Expression Expression clustering
EOMES
Group enriched (Nk-cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
KIR3DL1 Killer cell immunoglobulin like receptor, three Ig domains and long cytoplasmic tail 1 1.0000 15
TRGC1 T cell receptor gamma constant 1 1.0000 15
TRGJP2 T cell receptor gamma joining P2 1.0000 15
GATA3
Group enriched (Nk-cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
ZNF831 Zinc finger protein 831 1.0000 1
XPOT Exportin for tRNA 1.0000 1
SH2D1A SH2 domain containing 1A 1.0000 1
ID3
Group enriched (B-cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
ENSG00000281179 Novel gene identicle to IGHV1OR15-1 1.0000 43
IGHV1OR15-1 Immunoglobulin heavy variable 1/OR15-1 (non-functional) 1.0000 43
H3C3 H3 clustered histone 3 0.9762 43
MSC
Group enriched (B-cells, Dendritic cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
PTTG1 PTTG1 regulator of sister chromatid separation, securin 1.0000 16
TNFRSF19 TNF receptor superfamily member 19 0.9762 16
PCLAF PCNA clamp associated factor 0.9762 16
TCF7
Group enriched (Nk-cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
BCL9 BCL9 transcription coactivator 1.0000 43
TRAJ61 T cell receptor alpha joining 61 (non-functional) 1.0000 43
GPRASP1 G protein-coupled receptor associated sorting protein 1 1.0000 43
HOPX
Group enriched (Nk-cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
XCL2 X-C motif chemokine ligand 2 1.0000 15
TBXT T-box transcription factor T 1.0000 15
ZNF333 Zinc finger protein 333 1.0000 15
ZNF239
Group enriched (B-cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
CTH Cystathionine gamma-lyase 1.0000 43
RPSAP58 Ribosomal protein SA pseudogene 58 1.0000 43
PDE7A Phosphodiesterase 7A 1.0000 43
TBX21
Group enriched (Nk-cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
XCL2 X-C motif chemokine ligand 2 1.0000 15
TBXT T-box transcription factor T 1.0000 15
ZNF333 Zinc finger protein 333 1.0000 15
GFI1
Group enriched (Dendritic cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
TRGV5 T cell receptor gamma variable 5 1.0000 1
IFNL1 Interferon lambda 1 1.0000 1
KLRK1 Killer cell lectin like receptor K1 0.9762 1
NR1D1
Group enriched (Monocytes, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
PAM Peptidylglycine alpha-amidating monooxygenase 0.9762 1
KLHL25 Kelch like family member 25 0.9762 1
GPR137C G protein-coupled receptor 137C 0.9762 1
STAT4
Group enriched (Nk-cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
SPEF2 Sperm flagellar 2 1.0000 1
DPP4 Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 1.0000 1
GZMM Granzyme M 1.0000 1
HSF5
Group enriched (B-cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
METAP1D Methionyl aminopeptidase type 1D, mitochondrial 1.0000 43
ST6GAL1 ST6 beta-galactoside alpha-2,6-sialyltransferase 1 1.0000 43
EIF4A2 Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4A2 0.9762 43
IKZF2
Group enriched (Granulocytes, Nk-cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
TMEM87A Transmembrane protein 87A 1.0000 5
WDR44 WD repeat domain 44 0.9762 5
RPA1 Replication protein A1 0.9762 5
IKZF3
Group enriched (B-cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
MTBP MDM2 binding protein 1.0000 24
SLC9B2 Solute carrier family 9 member B2 1.0000 24
TMOD1 Tropomodulin 1 1.0000 24
IRF4
Group enriched (B-cells, Dendritic cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
NPIPA9 Nuclear pore complex interacting protein family, member A9 1.0000 23
TLR10 Toll like receptor 10 1.0000 23
PARM1 Prostate androgen-regulated mucin-like protein 1 1.0000 23
PRDM1
Group enriched (Granulocytes, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
BTN3A2 Butyrophilin subfamily 3 member A2 1.0000 1
RASA3 RAS p21 protein activator 3 0.9762 1
NFYB Nuclear transcription factor Y subunit beta 0.9762 1
TOX
Group enriched (Granulocytes, Nk-cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
DSCC1 DNA replication and sister chromatid cohesion 1 1.0000 16
TMEM244 Transmembrane protein 244 1.0000 16
RGPD2 RANBP2 like and GRIP domain containing 2 1.0000 16
ZBTB16
Group enriched (B-cells, Nk-cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
SEPTIN7 Septin 7 1.0000 24
ZNF625 Zinc finger protein 625 1.0000 24
TRDV3 T cell receptor delta variable 3 1.0000 24
ZNF600
Group enriched (Nk-cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
EOMES Eomesodermin 1.0000 15
TRGC1 T cell receptor gamma constant 1 1.0000 15
TRGJP2 T cell receptor gamma joining P2 1.0000 15
ETV7
Group enriched (Granulocytes, Monocytes, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
TNFRSF9 TNF receptor superfamily member 9 0.9762 33
GPR19 G protein-coupled receptor 19 0.9762 33
TAB2 TGF-beta activated kinase 1 (MAP3K7) binding protein 2 0.9524 33
RARG
Group enriched (Dendritic cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
TC2N Tandem C2 domains, nuclear 1.0000 27
CCNI2 Cyclin I family member 2 1.0000 27
CD247 CD247 molecule 1.0000 27
SATB1
Group enriched (Nk-cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
ZC4H2 Zinc finger C4H2-type containing 1.0000 24
ERICH6 Glutamate rich 6 1.0000 24
CCDC28B Coiled-coil domain containing 28B 1.0000 24
ZNF549
Group enriched (B-cells, Nk-cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
MZF1 Myeloid zinc finger 1 1.0000 24
SYNRG Synergin gamma 1.0000 24
ATP6V1G2 ATPase H+ transporting V1 subunit G2 1.0000 24
ZNF563
Group enriched (B-cells, T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
RPS29 Ribosomal protein S29 1.0000 43
TMEM121 Transmembrane protein 121 1.0000 43
PHGDH Phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase 1.0000 43

Enriched transcription factors
Gene Expression Expression clustering
MYBL1
Lineage enhanced (T-cells)
3 nearest neighbours based on single cell RNA expression
Neighbouri Descriptioni Correlationi Clusteri
NKG7 Natural killer cell granule protein 7 1.0000 15
PRF1 Perforin 1 1.0000 15
POGLUT3 Protein O-glucosyltransferase 3 1.0000 15