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Gene information for IL1A (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID3552
Official gene symbolIL1A
Full nameinterleukin 1, alpha
Aliases,IL-1A,IL1,IL1-ALPHA,IL1F1,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is a member of the interleukin 1 cytokine family. This cytokine is a pleiotropic cytokine involved in various immune responses, inflammatory processes, and hematopoiesis. This cytokine is produced by monocytes and macrophages as a proprotein, which is proteolytically processed and released in response to cell injury, and thus induces apoptosis. This gene and eight other interleukin 1 family genes form a cytokine gene cluster on chromosome 2. It has been suggested that the polymorphism of these genes is associated with rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer's disease. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 2   Locus: 2q14
Gene position113542971 - 113531492  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size11480 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID147760