SCUBA

TNFAIP6 — TNF alpha induced protein 6

TNFAIP6 belongs to a gene co-expression module in 5 of 28 SCUBA cell types. Each module groups genes that rise and fall together in that cell type; the genes it shares a module with are its closest co-expression partners there.

TNFAIP6's module in each cell type

Cell typeModuleShares the module with
FibroblastsCytokine Chemokine Secretion
Inflammatory
CCL2, CSF3, CXCL1, CXCL3, CXCL8, G0S2, GLIS3, IL6 +1 moreView in SCUBA
Glial cellsInflammatory Cytokine Signaling
Inflammation
BACH1, BTG3, CSF1, FSTL3, NNMT, PAPPA, PDPN, RAB13 +3 moreView in SCUBA
MacrophagesNF-κB Inflammatory Activation
Inflammatory
ADM, CCL2, CCL20, CCL7, CLEC4E, CXCL1, CXCL2, CXCL3 +19 moreView in SCUBA
MonocytesTNF/IL-1 Cytokine Storm
Inflammatory
CCL3, CCL4, CCL4L2, EGR3, IL1A, IL6, KCNJ2, PTGS2 +3 moreView in SCUBA
NeutrophilsNF-κB Activation
Inflammatory
EHD1, GRAMD1A, NBN, NFKB2, NFKBIA, NFKBIZ, PLAUR, PLEK +6 more

About the gene

SynonymsTSG-6, TSG6
Chromosome2: 151357592-151380046
Predicted locationSecreted
Essential geneNo
Protein classPlasma proteins, Predicted secreted proteins
Molecular functionHydrolase
Biological processCell adhesion

Function

Major regulator of extracellular matrix organization during tissue remodeling. Catalyzes the transfer of a heavy chain (HC) from inter-alpha-inhibitor (I-alpha-I) complex to hyaluronan. Cleaves the ester bond between the C-terminus of the HC and GalNAc residue of the chondroitin sulfate chain in I-alpha-I complex followed by transesterification of the HC to hyaluronan. In the process, potentiates the antiprotease function of I- alpha-I complex through release of free bikunin. Acts as a catalyst in the formation of hyaluronan-HC oligomers and hyaluronan-rich matrix surrounding the cumulus cell-oocyte complex, a necessary step for oocyte fertilization. Assembles hyaluronan in pericellular matrices that serve as platforms for receptor clustering and signaling. Enables binding of hyaluronan deposited on the surface of macrophages to LYVE1 on lymphatic endothelium and facilitates macrophage extravasation. Alters hyaluronan binding to functionally latent CD44 on vascular endothelium, switching CD44 into an active state that supports leukocyte rolling. Modulates the interaction of chemokines with extracellular matrix components and proteoglycans on endothelial cell surface, likely preventing chemokine gradient formation. In a negative feedback mechanism, may limit excessive neutrophil recruitment at inflammatory sites by antagonizing the association of CXCL8 with glycosaminoglycans on vascular endothelium. Has a role in osteogenesis and bone remodeling. Inhibits BMP2-dependent differentiation of mesenchymal stem cell to osteoblasts. Protects against bone erosion during inflammation by inhibiting TNFSF11/RANKL- dependent osteoclast activation.

Human Protein Atlas · Open Targets · UniProt

Gene annotation from the Human Protein Atlas and UniProt; see sources & licences.