Entrez gene ID | | 3662 |
Official gene symbol | | IRF4 |
Full name | | interferon regulatory factor 4 |
Aliases | | ,LSIRF,MUM1, |
Gene summary | | The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the IRF (interferon regulatory factor) family of transcription factors, characterized by an unique tryptophan pentad repeat DNA-binding domain. The IRFs are important in the regulation of interferons in response to infection by virus, and in the regulation of interferon-inducible genes. This family member is lymphocyte specific and negatively regulates Toll-like-receptor (TLR) signaling that is central to the activation of innate and adaptive immune systems. A chromosomal translocation involving this gene and the IgH locus, t(6;14)(p25;q32), may be a cause of multiple myeloma. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | | Chromosome: 6 Locus: 6p25-p23 |
Gene position | | 391752 - 411443 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | plus |
Gene size | | 19692 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 601900 |
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