Suppressor of cytokine signaling 1

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Suppressor of cytokine signaling 1

Suppressor of cytokine signaling 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the SOCS1 gene.[5][6] SOCS1 orthologs[7] have been identified in several mammals for which complete genome data are available.

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SOCS1
Identifiers
AliasesSOCS1, CIS1, CISH1, JAB, SOCS-1, SSI-1, SSI1, TIP3, suppressor of cytokine signaling 1, TIP-3, AISIMD
External IDsOMIM: 603597; MGI: 1354910; HomoloGene: 2776; GeneCards: SOCS1; OMA:SOCS1 - orthologs
Orthologs
SpeciesHumanMouse
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RefSeq (mRNA)

NM_003745

NM_001271603
NM_009896

RefSeq (protein)

NP_003736

NP_001258532
NP_034026

Location (UCSC)Chr 16: 11.25 – 11.26 MbChr 16: 10.6 – 10.6 Mb
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Function

This gene encodes a member of the STAT-induced STAT inhibitor (SSI), also known as suppressor of cytokine signalling (SOCS), family. SSI family members are cytokine-inducible negative regulators of cytokine signaling. The expression of this gene can be induced by a subset of cytokines, including IL2, IL3, erythropoietin (EPO), GM-CSF, and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ). The protein encoded by this gene functions downstream of cytokine receptors, and takes part in a negative feedback loop to attenuate cytokine signaling. Knockout studies in mice suggested the role of this gene as a modulator of IFN-γ action, which is required for normal postnatal growth and survival.[8]

Several recent viral studies have shown that viral genes, such as Tax gene product (Tax), encoded by HTLV-1, could hijack SOCS1 to inhibit host antiviral pathways, as a strategy to evade host immunity.[9]

Interactions

The suppressor of cytokine signaling 1 has been shown to interact with:

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