Gene: PRKRA

Alternate names for this Gene: DYT16|HSD14|PACT|RAX

Gene Summary: This gene encodes a protein kinase activated by double-stranded RNA which mediates the effects of interferon in response to viral infection. Mutations in this gene have been associated with dystonia. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 2

Location in Chromosome : 2q31.2

Description of this Gene: protein activator of interferon induced protein kinase EIF2AK2

Type of Gene: protein-coding