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IRF3 interferon regulatory factor 3

Gene ID: 3661, updated on 10-Oct-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: IIAE7

Summary

This gene encodes a member of the interferon regulatory transcription factor (IRF) family. The encoded protein is found in an inactive cytoplasmic form that upon serine/threonine phosphorylation forms a complex with CREBBP. This complex translocates to the nucleus and activates the transcription of interferons alpha and beta, as well as other interferon-induced genes. The protein plays an important role in the innate immune response against DNA and RNA viruses. Mutations in this gene are associated with Encephalopathy, acute, infection-induced, herpes-specific, 7. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2020]

Genomic context

Location:
19q13.33
Sequence:
Chromosome: 19; NC_000019.10 (49659572..49665857, complement)
Total number of exons:
10

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