Gene: IRF8
Alternate names for this Gene: H-ICSBP|ICSBP|ICSBP1|IMD32A|IMD32B|IRF-8
Gene Summary: Interferon consensus sequence-binding protein (ICSBP) is a transcription factor of the interferon (IFN) regulatory factor (IRF) family. Proteins of this family are composed of a conserved DNA-binding domain in the N-terminal region and a divergent C-terminal region that serves as the regulatory domain. The IRF family proteins bind to the IFN-stimulated response element (ISRE) and regulate expression of genes stimulated by type I IFNs, namely IFN-alpha and IFN-beta. IRF family proteins also control expression of IFN-alpha and IFN-beta-regulated genes that are induced by viral infection.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 16
Location in Chromosome : 16q24.1
Description of this Gene: interferon regulatory factor 8
Type of Gene: protein-coding