Gene: IL1RN
Alternate names for this Gene: DIRA|ICIL-1RA|IL-1RN|IL-1ra|IL-1ra3|IL1F3|IL1RA|IRAP|MVCD4
Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the interleukin 1 cytokine family. This protein inhibits the activities of interleukin 1, alpha (IL1A) and interleukin 1, beta (IL1B), and modulates a variety of interleukin 1 related immune and inflammatory responses. This gene and five other closely related cytokine genes form a gene cluster spanning approximately 400 kb on chromosome 2. A polymorphism of this gene is reported to be associated with increased risk of osteoporotic fractures and gastric cancer. Several alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been reported.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 2
Location in Chromosome : 2q14.1
Description of this Gene: interleukin 1 receptor antagonist
Type of Gene: protein-coding