Gene Symbol | IFNG |
Entrez Gene ID | 3458 |
Full Name | interferon gamma |
Synonyms | IFG,IFI |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a soluble cytokine that is a member of the type II interferon class. The encoded protein is secreted by cells of both the innate and adaptive immune systems. The active protein is a homodimer that binds to the interferon gamma receptor which triggers a cellular response to viral and microbial infections. Mutations in this gene are associated with an increased susceptibility to viral, bacterial and parasitic infections and to several autoimmune diseases. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2015]. |
Disorder MIM: | |
Disorder Html: | {TSC2 angiomyolipomas, renal, modifier of}, 613254 (3); {Aplastic anemia}, 609135 (3); {Tuberculosis, protection against}, 607948 (3); {AIDS, rapid progression to}, 609423 (3);{Hepatitis C virus, response to therapy of}, 609532 (3) |