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Gene information for IL17A (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID3605
Official gene symbolIL17A
Full nameinterleukin 17A
Aliases,CTLA8,IL-17,IL-17A,IL17,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is a proinflammatory cytokine produced by activated T cells. This cytokine regulates the activities of NF-kappaB and mitogen-activated protein kinases. This cytokine can stimulate the expression of IL6 and cyclooxygenase-2 (PTGS2/COX-2), as well as enhance the production of nitric oxide (NO). High levels of this cytokine are associated with several chronic inflammatory diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and multiple sclerosis. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 6   Locus: 6p12
Gene position52051185 - 52055436  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size4252 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID603149