Gene: IL27
Alternate names for this Gene: IL-27|IL-27A|IL27A|IL27p28|IL30|p28
Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is one of the subunits of a heterodimeric cytokine complex. This protein is related to interleukin 12A (IL12A). It interacts with Epstein-Barr virus induced gene 3 (EBI3), a protein similar to interleukin 12B (IL12B), and forms a complex that has been shown to drive rapid expansion of naive but not memory CD4(+) T cells. The complex is also found to synergize strongly with interleukin 12 to trigger interferon gamma (IFNG) production of naive CD4(+) T cells. The biological effects of this cytokine are mediated by the class I cytokine receptor (WSX1/TCRR).
Gene is located in Chromosome: 16
Location in Chromosome : 16p12.1-p11.2
Description of this Gene: interleukin 27
Type of Gene: protein-coding