Gene Symbol | IFNG |
Entrez Gene ID | 15978 |
Full Name | interferon gamma |
Synonyms | IFN-g,Ifg |
General protein information |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Mus musculus(House mouse) |
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. Mice deficient in this gene have increased susceptibility to viral, bacterial and parasitic infections and to several autoimmune diseases. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2015]. |