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    IL13 interleukin 13 [ Homo sapiens (human) ]

    Gene ID: 3596, updated on 14-Nov-2024

    Summary

    Official Symbol
    IL13provided by HGNC
    Official Full Name
    interleukin 13provided by HGNC
    Primary source
    HGNC:HGNC:5973
    See related
    Ensembl:ENSG00000169194 MIM:147683; AllianceGenome:HGNC:5973
    Gene type
    protein coding
    RefSeq status
    REVIEWED
    Organism
    Homo sapiens
    Lineage
    Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo
    Also known as
    P600; IL-13
    Summary
    This gene encodes an immunoregulatory cytokine produced primarily by activated Th2 cells. This cytokine is involved in several stages of B-cell maturation and differentiation. It up-regulates CD23 and MHC class II expression, and promotes IgE isotype switching of B cells. This cytokine down-regulates macrophage activity, thereby inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines. This cytokine is found to be critical to the pathogenesis of allergen-induced asthma but operates through mechanisms independent of IgE and eosinophils. This gene, IL3, IL5, IL4, and CSF2 form a cytokine gene cluster on chromosome 5q, with this gene particularly close to IL4. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
    Expression
    Restricted expression toward testis (RPKM 13.9) See more
    Orthologs
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    Genomic context

    See IL13 in Genome Data Viewer
    Location:
    5q31.1
    Exon count:
    6
    Annotation release Status Assembly Chr Location
    RS_2024_08 current GRCh38.p14 (GCF_000001405.40) 5 NC_000005.10 (132656522..132661110)
    RS_2024_08 current T2T-CHM13v2.0 (GCF_009914755.1) 5 NC_060929.1 (133176323..133180911)
    RS_2024_09 previous assembly GRCh37.p13 (GCF_000001405.25) 5 NC_000005.9 (131992214..131996802)

    Chromosome 5 - NC_000005.10Genomic Context describing neighboring genes Neighboring gene H3K27ac hESC enhancer GRCh37_chr5:131892292-131892952 Neighboring gene interleukin 5 Neighboring gene RAD50 double strand break repair protein Neighboring gene ReSE screen-validated silencer GRCh37_chr5:131954089-131954264 Neighboring gene Th2 cytokine locus control region Neighboring gene T helper type 2 locus control region associated RNA Neighboring gene ReSE screen-validated silencer GRCh37_chr5:131985148-131985325 Neighboring gene ATAC-STARR-seq lymphoblastoid silent region 16329 Neighboring gene ATAC-STARR-seq lymphoblastoid silent region 16331 Neighboring gene ATAC-STARR-seq lymphoblastoid silent region 16330 Neighboring gene ATAC-STARR-seq lymphoblastoid active region 23090 Neighboring gene ATAC-STARR-seq lymphoblastoid active region 23091 Neighboring gene ATAC-STARR-seq lymphoblastoid active region 23092 Neighboring gene ATAC-STARR-seq lymphoblastoid active region 23093 Neighboring gene H3K4me1 hESC enhancer GRCh37_chr5:132000651-132001178 Neighboring gene uncharacterized LOC105379176 Neighboring gene interleukin 4 Neighboring gene kinesin family member 3A Neighboring gene ATAC-STARR-seq lymphoblastoid active region 23094 Neighboring gene ATAC-STARR-seq lymphoblastoid silent region 16332

    Genomic regions, transcripts, and products

    Expression

    • Project title: HPA RNA-seq normal tissues HPA RNA-seq normal tissues
    • Description: RNA-seq was performed of tissue samples from 95 human individuals representing 27 different tissues in order to determine tissue-specificity of all protein-coding genes
    • BioProject: PRJEB4337
    • Publication: PMID 24309898
    • Analysis date: Wed Apr 4 07:08:55 2018

    Bibliography

    GeneRIFs: Gene References Into Functions

    What's a GeneRIF?

    Phenotypes

    Associated conditions

    Description Tests
    Allergic rhinitis, susceptibility to
    MedGen: C4017540 OMIM: 607154 GeneReviews: Not available
    not available
    Inherited susceptibility to asthma
    MedGen: C1869116 OMIM: 600807 GeneReviews: Not available
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    EBI GWAS Catalog

    Description
    A genome-wide association meta-analysis of self-reported allergy identifies shared and allergy-specific susceptibility loci.
    EBI GWAS Catalog
    A genome-wide association study identifies CDHR3 as a susceptibility locus for early childhood asthma with severe exacerbations.
    EBI GWAS Catalog
    A genome-wide association study of atopic dermatitis identifies loci with overlapping effects on asthma and psoriasis.
    EBI GWAS Catalog
    A genome-wide association study of plasma total IgE concentrations in the Framingham Heart Study.
    EBI GWAS Catalog
    A large-scale, consortium-based genomewide association study of asthma.
    EBI GWAS Catalog
    A meta-analysis of Hodgkin lymphoma reveals 19p13.3 TCF3 as a novel susceptibility locus.
    EBI GWAS Catalog
    Genome-wide association study identifies eight new susceptibility loci for atopic dermatitis in the Japanese population.
    EBI GWAS Catalog
    Genome-wide association study of classical Hodgkin lymphoma and Epstein-Barr virus status-defined subgroups.
    EBI GWAS Catalog
    Genome-wide scan reveals association of psoriasis with IL-23 and NF-kappaB pathways.
    EBI GWAS Catalog
    Host-microbe interactions have shaped the genetic architecture of inflammatory bowel disease.
    EBI GWAS Catalog

    HIV-1 interactions

    Protein interactions

    Protein Gene Interaction Pubs
    Envelope surface glycoprotein gp120 env HIV-1 gp120 induces release of IL-13 in CD4+ T cells PubMed
    env HIV-1 gp120 induces IL-4 and IL-13 releases from human basophils through its interaction with the VH3 region of IgE PubMed
    env HIV-1 gp120 modulates expression of the cytokines IL1beta, IL3, IL6, IL10, IL13, IL15, IFNbeta2A, IFNgamma, IFNomega, TNFalpha, VEGF, VEGF B, and LIF in PBMCs and MDMs PubMed
    Envelope transmembrane glycoprotein gp41 env A synthetic peptide corresponding to the immunosuppressive domain (amino acids 574-592) of HIV-1 gp41 inhibits activation of PBMCs and upregulates the expression of IL-13 in peptide-treated PBMCs PubMed
    Tat tat HIV-1 Tat induces IL-4 and IL-13 release from basophils, leading to dysregulation of the IgE/Fc epsilon RI network PubMed
    reverse transcriptase gag-pol IL-13 can act on macrophages both before and after HIV-1 infection to interfere with virus replication by blocking the completion of reverse transcription, decreasing virus production, and reducing the infectivity of the progeny virions PubMed

    Go to the HIV-1, Human Interaction Database

    Pathways from PubChem

    Interactions

    Products Interactant Other Gene Complex Source Pubs Description

    General gene information

    Markers

    Clone Names

    • MGC116786, MGC116788, MGC116789

    Gene Ontology Provided by GOA

    Function Evidence Code Pubs
    enables cytokine activity IDA
    Inferred from Direct Assay
    more info
    PubMed 
    enables interleukin-13 receptor binding IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    enables protein binding IPI
    Inferred from Physical Interaction
    more info
    PubMed 
    Process Evidence Code Pubs
    involved_in cellular response to mechanical stimulus IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    involved_in immune response IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    involved_in inflammatory response TAS
    Traceable Author Statement
    more info
    PubMed 
    involved_in interleukin-13-mediated signaling pathway IDA
    Inferred from Direct Assay
    more info
    PubMed 
    involved_in macrophage activation IGI
    Inferred from Genetic Interaction
    more info
    PubMed 
    involved_in microglial cell activation IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    involved_in negative regulation of complement-dependent cytotoxicity IMP
    Inferred from Mutant Phenotype
    more info
    PubMed 
    involved_in negative regulation of endothelial cell apoptotic process IMP
    Inferred from Mutant Phenotype
    more info
    PubMed 
    involved_in negative regulation of inflammatory response IGI
    Inferred from Genetic Interaction
    more info
    PubMed 
    involved_in negative regulation of lung ciliated cell differentiation NAS
    Non-traceable Author Statement
    more info
    PubMed 
    involved_in negative regulation of transforming growth factor beta production IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    involved_in positive regulation of B cell proliferation IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    involved_in positive regulation of cold-induced thermogenesis ISS
    Inferred from Sequence or Structural Similarity
    more info
    PubMed 
    involved_in positive regulation of connective tissue growth factor production IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    involved_in positive regulation of gene expression ISS
    Inferred from Sequence or Structural Similarity
    more info
     
    involved_in positive regulation of immunoglobulin production IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    involved_in positive regulation of interleukin-10 production IGI
    Inferred from Genetic Interaction
    more info
    PubMed 
    involved_in positive regulation of lung goblet cell differentiation NAS
    Non-traceable Author Statement
    more info
    PubMed 
    involved_in positive regulation of macrophage activation IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    involved_in positive regulation of mast cell degranulation IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    involved_in positive regulation of pancreatic stellate cell proliferation IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    involved_in positive regulation of protein secretion IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    involved_in positive regulation of release of sequestered calcium ion into cytosol IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    involved_in positive regulation of smooth muscle cell proliferation IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    involved_in positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II IGI
    Inferred from Genetic Interaction
    more info
    PubMed 
    involved_in regulation of proton transport IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    involved_in response to ethanol IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    involved_in response to lipopolysaccharide IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    involved_in response to nematode IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    involved_in response to nicotine IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    involved_in response to selenium ion IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    Component Evidence Code Pubs
    located_in cytoplasm IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    located_in external side of plasma membrane IEA
    Inferred from Electronic Annotation
    more info
     
    located_in extracellular region IDA
    Inferred from Direct Assay
    more info
    PubMed 
    located_in extracellular region TAS
    Traceable Author Statement
    more info
     
    located_in extracellular space ISS
    Inferred from Sequence or Structural Similarity
    more info
    PubMed 

    NCBI Reference Sequences (RefSeq)

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    RefSeqs maintained independently of Annotated Genomes

    These reference sequences exist independently of genome builds. Explain

    These reference sequences are curated independently of the genome annotation cycle, so their versions may not match the RefSeq versions in the current genome build. Identify version mismatches by comparing the version of the RefSeq in this section to the one reported in Genomic regions, transcripts, and products above.

    Genomic

    1. NG_012090.1 RefSeqGene

      Range
      5001..7938
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      GenBank, FASTA, Sequence Viewer (Graphics)

    mRNA and Protein(s)

    1. NM_001354991.2NP_001341920.1  interleukin-13 isoform b

      Status: REVIEWED

      Description
      Transcript Variant: This variant (2) differs in the 5' UTR and coding sequence compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (b) is shorter at the N-terminus compared to isoform a. Variants 2, 3, and 4 all encode the same isoform (b).
      Source sequence(s)
      AC004039, AC004041
      UniProtKB/TrEMBL
      Q4VB51, Q4VB53
      Conserved Domains (1) summary
      cl11518
      Location:179
      IL4; Interleukin 4
    2. NM_001354992.2NP_001341921.1  interleukin-13 isoform b

      Status: REVIEWED

      Description
      Transcript Variant: This variant (3) differs in the 5' UTR and coding sequence compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (b) is shorter at the N-terminus compared to isoform a. Variants 2, 3, and 4 all encode the same isoform (b).
      Source sequence(s)
      AC004039, AC004041
      UniProtKB/TrEMBL
      Q4VB51, Q4VB53
      Conserved Domains (1) summary
      cl11518
      Location:179
      IL4; Interleukin 4
    3. NM_001354993.2NP_001341922.1  interleukin-13 isoform b

      Status: REVIEWED

      Description
      Transcript Variant: This variant (4) differs in the 5' UTR and coding sequence compared to variant 1. The resulting isoform (b) is shorter at the N-terminus compared to isoform a. Variants 2, 3, and 4 all encode the same isoform (b).
      Source sequence(s)
      AC004039, AC004041
      UniProtKB/TrEMBL
      Q4VB51, Q4VB53
      Conserved Domains (1) summary
      cl11518
      Location:179
      IL4; Interleukin 4
    4. NM_002188.3NP_002179.2  interleukin-13 isoform 1 precursor

      See identical proteins and their annotated locations for NP_002179.2

      Status: REVIEWED

      Description
      Transcript Variant: This variant (1) encodes the longer isoform (a).
      Source sequence(s)
      AC004039
      Consensus CDS
      CCDS4157.1
      UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot
      O43644, P35225, Q4VB52, Q9UDC7
      UniProtKB/TrEMBL
      Q4VB50
      Related
      ENSP00000304915.3, ENST00000304506.7
      Conserved Domains (1) summary
      pfam03487
      Location:35144
      IL13; Interleukin-13

    RefSeqs of Annotated Genomes: GCF_000001405.40-RS_2024_08

    The following sections contain reference sequences that belong to a specific genome build. Explain

    Reference GRCh38.p14 Primary Assembly

    Genomic

    1. NC_000005.10 Reference GRCh38.p14 Primary Assembly

      Range
      132656522..132661110
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      GenBank, FASTA, Sequence Viewer (Graphics)

    Alternate T2T-CHM13v2.0

    Genomic

    1. NC_060929.1 Alternate T2T-CHM13v2.0

      Range
      133176323..133180911
      Download
      GenBank, FASTA, Sequence Viewer (Graphics)