Gene: VSIG4

Alternate names for this Gene: CRIg|Z39IG

Gene Summary: This gene encodes a v-set and immunoglobulin-domain containing protein that is structurally related to the B7 family of immune regulatory proteins. The encoded protein may be a negative regulator of T-cell responses. This protein is also a receptor for the complement component 3 fragments C3b and iC3b. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants.

Gene is located in Chromosome: X

Location in Chromosome : Xq12

Description of this Gene: V-set and immunoglobulin domain containing 4

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs147670940 in VSIG4 gene and Alopecia PMID 28196072 2017 Genetic prediction of male pattern baldness.