This gene encodes a member of the tyrosine kinase and, more specifically, the Janus kinases (JAKs) protein families. This protein associates with the cytoplasmic domain of type I and type II cytokine receptors and promulgate cytokine signals by phosphorylating receptor subunits. It is also a component of both the type I and type III interferon signaling pathways. As such, it may play a role in anti-viral immunity. A mutation in this gene has been associated with Immunodeficiency 35. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2020]
A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
Jak Homology domain
G-protein-coupled receptor binding
protein-tyrosine kinase
Protein kinase domain
FERM domain
Src homology 2 (SH2) domain
FERM domain B-lobe
Tyrosine kinase, catalytic domain
Band 4.1 homologues
Protein kinase (unclassified specificity)
catalytic domain
Protein tyrosine and serine/threonine kinase
kinase-like domain
nuclear localization sequence
non-membrane spanning protein tyrosine kinase
FERM F1 ubiquitin-like domain
protein binding
Pleckstrin homology-like domain
pseudo kinase domain
kinase
Serine/Threonine protein kinases, catalytic domain
kinase domain
Protein Kinases, catalytic domain
Ubl1_cv_Nsp3_N-like
Jak1 pleckstrin homology-like domain
tyrosine kinase domain
active site
growth hormone receptor binding
Pathways
Biological processes and signaling networks where the TYK2 gene plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.
The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
binds
HSP90AA1
TK1
EGFR
STAT5A/B
IFNAR1
STAT1
TOP3B
CD79A
KHDRBS2
RAF1
disease
rheumatoid arthritis
systemic lupus erythematosus
plaque psoriasis
COVID-19
acute myeloid leukemia
multiple sclerosis
atopic dermatitis
ulcerative colitis
juvenile psoriatic arthritis
psoriasis
regulated by
hydrogen peroxide
IFN
HGF
F2
lipopolysaccharide
reactive oxygen species
TNF
tetradecanoylphorbol acetate
TGFB1
cyclic AMP
regulates
IL6
cholesterol
IL10
NFkB (complex)
LBP
PTAFR
Cxcl10
fatty acid
IL1B
STAT4
role in cell
quantity
cellular infiltration by
expression in
phosphorylation in
activation in
proliferation
response
cell death
formation
binding
Subcellular Expression
Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
Cytoplasm
cell surface
intracellular space
focal adhesions
Nucleus
Plasma Membrane
cytosol
cell membrane leading edge
cytoplasmic fraction
Gene Ontology Annotations
Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the TYK2 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.
BIOLOGICAL PROCESS
Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
positive regulation of protein localization to nucleus
JAK-STAT cascade involved in growth hormone signaling pathway
interferon-gamma-mediated signaling pathway
positive regulation of T cell proliferation
protein phosphorylation
type I interferon-mediated signaling pathway
JAK-STAT cascade
positive regulation of JAK-STAT cascade
positive regulation of T-helper 17 type immune response
immune response
positive regulation of natural killer cell proliferation
cytokine-mediated signaling pathway
positive regulation of interferon-gamma production
positive regulation of NK T cell proliferation
cell differentiation
positive regulation of interleukin-17 production
intracellular signal transduction
interleukin-12-mediated signaling pathway
CELLULAR COMPONENT
Where in the cell the gene product is active
nucleus
cytoskeleton
extracellular vesicular exosome
cytoplasm
interleukin-23 receptor complex
interleukin-12 receptor complex
extrinsic to internal side of plasma membrane
cytosol
extrinsic to plasma membrane
plasma membrane
internal side of plasma membrane
MOLECULAR FUNCTION
What the gene product does at the molecular level
ATP binding
protein tyrosine kinase activity
type 1 angiotensin receptor binding
protein binding
non-membrane spanning protein tyrosine kinase activity
growth hormone receptor binding
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