Cell state · L2
EPI.ectocervical_granular.secretory_apocrine
71 cells in the full atlas (not the displayed sample).
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Marker genes
A1BG, ALDH1A2, APOC1, APOE, C9orf72, EREG, ERRFI1, G0S2, GK, IFI30, LY9, LYZ, OSM, PHACTR1, PLA2G7, PLEK, TREM1, VEGFA
Annotation genes
APOC1, APOE, IFI30, PLA2G7, VEGFA
Annotation rationales
APOC1/APOE and PLA2G7 highlight lipid-rich apocrine-like secretion; LYZ and IFI30 add antimicrobial and antigen-processing features; EREG/VEGFA/OSM indicate trophic angiogenic cytokines; ERRFI1 tempers EGFR signaling to avoid hyperplasia.
Functional implications
Produces lipoproteins, lipases, and cytokines that lubricate and immunomodulate the mucosal surface; contributes antimicrobial enzymes and antigen handling, and fosters vascular/trophic support of the subepithelium during hormonal or inflammatory remodeling.
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