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IL15 (Interleukin 15)

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Summary of IL15

The gene codes for a protein, interleukin 15. It regulates T and natural killer cell activation and proliferation [R].

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The Function of IL15

Cytokine that stimulates the proliferation of T-lymphocytes. Stimulation by IL-15 requires interaction of IL-15 with components of IL-2R, including IL-2R beta and probably IL-2R gamma but not IL-2R alpha.

Protein names

Recommended name:

Interleukin-15

Short name:

IL-15

IL15 SNPs

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  1. RS10519612 (IL15) ??
  2. RS10519613 (IL15) ??
  3. RS10833 (IL15) ??
  4. RS17007695 (IL15) ??

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IL15 Interacts with These Diseases

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Conditions with Increased Gene Activity

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Technical

The following transcription factors affect gene expression:

  • NF-kappaB
  • FOXO3
  • FOXO3a
  • GR
  • GR-alpha
  • STAT3
  • NF-kappaB1
  • STAT5A
  • IRF-1
  • c-Rel

Tissue specificity:

Most abundant in placenta and skeletal muscle. It is also detected in the heart, lung, liver and kidney. IL15-S21AA is preferentially expressed in tissues such as testis and thymus.

Gene Pathways:

  • Cytokine-cytokine receptor interaction
  • Jak-STAT signaling pathway
  • Intestinal immune network for IgA production
  • Rheumatoid arthritis

Molecular Function:

  • Cytokine Activity

Biological Processes:

  • Aging
  • Cell-Cell Signaling
  • Cell Maturation
  • Cellular Response To Vitamin D
  • Extrathymic T Cell Selection
  • Hyaluronan Metabolic Process
  • Immune Response
  • Inflammatory Response
  • Lymph Node Development
  • Natural Killer Cell Differentiation
  • Negative Regulation Of Smooth Muscle Cell Proliferation
  • Nk T Cell Proliferation
  • Positive Regulation Of Cell Proliferation
  • Positive Regulation Of Immune Response
  • Positive Regulation Of Inflammatory Response
  • Positive Regulation Of Interleukin-17 Production
  • Positive Regulation Of Natural Killer Cell Differentiation
  • Positive Regulation Of Natural Killer Cell Proliferation
  • Positive Regulation Of Protein O-Linked Glycosylation
  • Positive Regulation Of T Cell Proliferation
  • Positive Regulation Of Tissue Remodeling
  • Positive Regulation Of Tyrosine Phosphorylation Of Stat3 Protein
  • Regulation Of Defense Response To Virus By Host
  • Regulation Of T Cell Differentiation
  • Signal Transduction
  • Skeletal Muscle Atrophy
  • Tyrosine Phosphorylation Of Stat5 Protein
*synonyms

Synonyms/Aliases/Alternative Names of the Gene:

hypothetical protein| A306_10360| Anapl_18876| AS27_01276| AS28_13054| CB1_002231012| H920_12052| IL-15| interleukin-15| interleukin-15 variant 2| M91_05668| M959_05130| MDA_GLEAN10017178| N300_03044| N301_04947| N302_10893| N303_06625| N305_10652| N306_08474| N308_06541| N309_13602| N310_00521| N312_10651| N320_03396| N321_07396| N322_13584| N324_10729| N325_12824| N326_01983| N327_05323| N329_02537| N330_13391| N331_02303| N332_04576| N333_02994| N334_05788| N335_10511| N336_03166| N339_07201| N340_04413| N341_01880| PAL_GLEAN10016546| PANDA_013356| UY3_14636| Y1Q_009024| Y956_01803| Z169_05705| il15

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