Irf9

Function

Transcription factor that plays an essential role in anti-viral immunity. It mediates signaling by type I IFNs (IFN-alpha and IFN-beta). Following type I IFN binding to cell surface receptors, Jak kinases (TYK2 and JAK1) are activated, leading to tyrosine phosphorylation of STAT1 and STAT2. IRF9/ISGF3G associates with the phosphorylated STAT1:STAT2 dimer to form a complex termed ISGF3 transcription factor, that enters the nucleus. ISGF3 binds to the IFN stimulated response element (ISRE) to activate the transcription of interferon stimulated genes, which drive the cell in an antiviral state.

Sequence Similarities

Belongs to the IRF family.

Cellular localization

• Nucleus

Alternative names

Isgf3g, Irf9, Interferon regulatory factor 9, IRF-9, IFN-alpha-responsive transcription factor subunit, ISGF3 p48 subunit, Interferon-stimulated gene factor 3 gamma, Transcriptional regulator ISGF3 subunit gamma, ISGF-3 gamma

Database links

swissprot:Q61179 entrezGene:16391

Other research areas

• Immuno-oncology