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Gene information for IL3 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID3562
Official gene symbolIL3
Full nameinterleukin 3 (colony-stimulating factor, multiple)
Aliases,IL-3,MCGF,MGC79398,MGC79399,MULTI-CSF,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is a potent growth promoting cytokine. This cytokine is capable of supporting the proliferation of a broad range of hematopoietic cell types. It is involved in a variety of cell activities such as cell growth, differentiation and apoptosis. This cytokine has been shown to also possess neurotrophic activity, and it may be associated with neurologic disorders. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 5   Locus: 5q31.1
Gene position131396347 - 131398896  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size2550 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID147740