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Gene information for IL1B (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID3553
Official gene symbolIL1B
Full nameinterleukin 1, beta
Aliases,IL-1,IL1-BETA,IL1F2,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is a member of the interleukin 1 cytokine family. This cytokine is produced by activated macrophages as a proprotein, which is proteolytically processed to its active form by caspase 1 (CASP1/ICE). This cytokine is an important mediator of the inflammatory response, and is involved in a variety of cellular activities, including cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. The induction of cyclooxygenase-2 (PTGS2/COX2) by this cytokine in the central nervous system (CNS) is found to contribute to inflammatory pain hypersensitivity. This gene and eight other interleukin 1 family genes form a cytokine gene cluster on chromosome 2. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 2   Locus: 2q14
Gene position113594356 - 113587337  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size7020 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID147720