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Gene information for IL9 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID3578
Official gene symbolIL9
Full nameinterleukin 9
Aliases,HP40,IL-9,P40,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is a cytokine that acts as a regulator of a variety of hematopoietic cells. This cytokine stimulates cell proliferation and prevents apoptosis. It functions through the interleukin 9 receptor (IL9R), which activates different signal transducer and activator (STAT) proteins and thus connects this cytokine to various biological processes. The gene encoding this cytokine has been identified as a candidate gene for asthma. Genetic studies on a mouse model of asthma demonstrated that this cytokine is a determining factor in the pathogenesis of bronchial hyperresponsiveness. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 5   Locus: 5q31.1
Gene position135231516 - 135227935  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size3582 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID146931