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Gene information for IL27 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID246778
Official gene symbolIL27
Full nameinterleukin 27
Aliases,IL-27,IL-27A,IL27p28,IL30,MGC71873,p28,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is one of the subunits of a heterodimeric cytokine complex. This protein is related to interleukin 12A (IL12A). It interacts with Epstein-Barr virus induced gene 3 (EBI3), a protein similar to interleukin 12B (IL12B), and forms a complex that has been shown to drive rapid expansion of naive but not memory CD4(+) T cells. The complex is also found to synergize strongly with interleukin 12 to trigger interferon gamma (IFNG) production of naive CD4(+) T cells. The biological effects of this cytokine are mediated by the class I cytokine receptor (WSX1/TCRR). [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 16   Locus: -
Gene position28518155 - 28510683  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size7473 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID608273