EBI3 Gene Summary [Human]

This gene was identified by its induced expression in B lymphocytes in response Epstein-Barr virus infection. It encodes a secreted glycoprotein belonging to the hematopoietin receptor family, and heterodimerizes with a 28 kDa protein to form interleukin 27 (IL-27). IL-27 regulates T cell and inflammatory responses, in part by activating the Jak/STAT pathway of CD4+ T cells. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2008]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
EBI3
Official Name
Epstein-Barr virus induced 3 [Source:HGNC Symbol;Acc:HGNC:3129]
Ensembl ID
ENSG00000105246
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 10148 Ensembl: ENSG00000105246
Aliases Epstein-Barr virus induced 3, IL27 subunit, IL35 subunit
Synonyms Epstein-Barr virus induced 3, Epstein-Barr virus induced gene 3, IL-27, IL-27B, IL35B, LOC682552
Species
Human, Homo sapiens
OrthologiesMouseRat

Protein Domains

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 in human EBI3 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • interleukin-27 receptor binding
  • FN3
  • protein binding
  • Fibronectin type 3 domain
  • cytokine

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the EBI3 gene in human plays a role, providing insight into its function and relevance in health or disease.

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
binds
disease
  • neoplasia
  • obesity
  • insulin resistance
  • diabetes mellitus
  • fibrosis
  • insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • cancer
  • epithelial neoplasia
  • epithelial cancer
  • digestive system cancer
regulated by
  • LDLR
  • lipopolysaccharide
  • fluticasone propionate
  • Pam3-Cys-Ser-Lys4
  • tretinoin
  • TGFBR2
  • heparin
  • tetradecanoylphorbol acetate
  • TREM1
  • TLR9
regulates
role in cell
  • production in
  • expression in
  • proliferation
  • phosphorylation in
  • activation in
  • induction in
  • number
  • quantity
  • growth
  • cellular infiltration by

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Extracellular Space
  • Cytoplasm
  • Plasma Membrane
  • endoplasmic reticulum lumen

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the human EBI3 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • positive regulation of alpha-beta T cell proliferation
  • cytokine-mediated signaling pathway
  • T cell proliferation
  • positive regulation of interferon-gamma production
  • humoral immune response
  • T-helper 1 type immune response

Cellular Component

Where in the cell the gene product is active
  • endoplasmic reticulum lumen
  • extracellular space
  • external side of plasma membrane
  • receptor complex
  • extracellular region
  • plasma membrane

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • protein binding
  • interleukin-27 receptor binding
  • cytokine activity
  • cytokine binding
  • cytokine receptor activity

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