Gene: IRS1
Alternate names for this Gene: HIRS-1
Gene Summary: This gene encodes a protein which is phosphorylated by insulin receptor tyrosine kinase. Mutations in this gene are associated with type II diabetes and susceptibility to insulin resistance.
Gene is located in Chromosome: 2
Location in Chromosome : 2q36.3
Description of this Gene: insulin receptor substrate 1
Type of Gene: protein-coding