Entrez gene ID | | 8651 |
Official gene symbol | | SOCS1 |
Full name | | suppressor of cytokine signaling 1 |
Aliases | | ,CIS1,CISH1,JAB,SOCS-1,SSI-1,SSI1,TIP3, |
Gene summary | | This gene encodes a member of the STAT-induced STAT inhibitor (SSI), also known as suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS), family. SSI family members are cytokine-inducible negative regulators of cytokine signaling. The expression of this gene can be induced by a subset of cytokines, including IL2, IL3 erythropoietin (EPO), CSF2/GM-CSF, and interferon (IFN)-gamma. The protein encoded by this gene functions downstream of cytokine receptors, and takes part in a negative feedback loop to attenuate cytokine signaling. Knockout studies in mice suggested the role of this gene as a modulator of IFN-gamma action, which is required for normal postnatal growth and survival. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | | Chromosome: 16 Locus: 16p13.13 |
Gene position | | 11350039 - 11348274 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | minus |
Gene size | | 1766 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 603597 |
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