Gene: CSF1
Alternate names for this Gene: CSF-1|MCSF
Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a cytokine that controls the production, differentiation, and function of macrophages. The active form of the protein is found extracellularly as a disulfide-linked homodimer, and is thought to be produced by proteolytic cleavage of membrane-bound precursors. The encoded protein may be involved in development of the placenta. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 1
Location in Chromosome : 1p13.3
Description of this Gene: colony stimulating factor 1
Type of Gene: protein-coding