gene 1,032 words KG: IL21 2026-03-26
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IL21

🧬 Gene Info
Gene SymbolIL21
Chromosome4q27
Functionis a potent immunomodulatory cytokine belonging to the common gamma-chain receptor family, encoded by the IL21 gene located on chromosome 4q27 [1](https://www.
Primary Expressionmultiple cell types: - Lymphocytes: B cells, T cells, NK cells - Myeloid cells: Macrophages, dendritic cells - Non-hematopoietic: Some epi
PathwaysJAK-STAT Pathway, PI3K, MAPK pathway, TGF-β
Ensembl IDENSG00000138618
GeneCardsIL21
Human Protein AtlasIL21
gene = IL21name = Interleukin 21
ncbi_gene_id = 59067ensembl = ENSG00000138618
Associated Diseasesneurodegeneration
DatabasesGeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING

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