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Gene information for IK (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID3550
Official gene symbolIK
Full nameIK cytokine, down-regulator of HLA II
Aliases,CSA2,MGC59741,RED,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene was identified by its RED repeat, a stretch of repeated arginine, glutamic acid and aspartic acid residues. The protein localizes to discrete dots within the nucleus, excluding the nucleolus. Its function is unknown. This gene maps to chromosome 5; however, a pseudogene may exist on chromosome 2. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 5   Locus: 2p15-p14|5q31.3
Gene position140027384 - 140042065  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size14682 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID600549