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Gene information for IL10 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID3586
Official gene symbolIL10
Full nameinterleukin 10
Aliases,CSIF,IL-10,IL10A,MGC126450,MGC126451,TGIF,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is a cytokine produced primarily by monocytes and to a lesser extent by lymphocytes. This cytokine has pleiotropic effects in immunoregulation and inflammation. It down-regulates the expression of Th1 cytokines, MHC class II Ags, and costimulatory molecules on macrophages. It also enhances B cell survival, proliferation, and antibody production. This cytokine can block NF-kappa B activity, and is involved in the regulation of the JAK-STAT signaling pathway. Knockout studies in mice suggested the function of this cytokine as an essential immunoregulator in the intestinal tract. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 1   Locus: 1q31-q32
Gene position206945839 - 206940948  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size4892 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID124092