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Gene information for TLR9 (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID54106
Official gene symbolTLR9
Full nametoll-like receptor 9
Aliases,CD289,
Gene summaryThe protein encoded by this gene is a member of the Toll-like receptor (TLR) family which plays a fundamental role in pathogen recognition and activation of innate immunity. TLRs are highly conserved from Drosophila to humans and share structural and functional similarities. They recognize pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) that are expressed on infectious agents, and mediate the production of cytokines necessary for the development of effective immunity. The various TLRs exhibit different patterns of expression. This gene is preferentially expressed in immune cell rich tissues, such as spleen, lymph node, bone marrow and peripheral blood leukocytes. Studies in mice and human indicate that this receptor mediates cellular response to unmethylated CpG dinucleotides in bacterial DNA to mount an innate immune response. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 3   Locus: 3p21.3
Gene position52260179 - 52255098  Map Viewer
Gene orientationminus
Gene size5082 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID605474