Ifitm2 Gene Summary [Mouse]

Involved in host-mediated suppression of symbiont invasion and response to virus. Acts upstream of or within defense response to virus. Predicted to be located in early endosome membrane; late endosome membrane; and lysosomal membrane. Predicted to be part of protein-containing complex. Predicted to be active in plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including 4-cell stage embryo; brain; genitourinary system; heart; and hemolymphoid system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in COVID-19. Orthologous to human IFITM2 (interferon induced transmembrane protein 2) and IFITM3 (interferon induced transmembrane protein 3). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Ifitm2
Official Name
interferon induced transmembrane protein 2 [Source:MGI Symbol;Acc:MGI:1933382]
Ensembl ID
ENSMUSG00000060591
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 80876 Ensembl: ENSMUSG00000060591
Aliases interferon induced transmembrane protein 2
Synonyms DSPA2c, fragilis3, Ifi 16, Ifitm3l, Ifitml, interferon induced transmembrane protein 2, Interferon induced transmembrane protein 3-like, mil-3
Species
Mouse, Mus musculus
OrthologiesRat

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 mouse Ifitm2 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • Interferon-induced transmembrane protein

Pathways

Biological processes and signaling networks where the Ifitm2 gene in mouse 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.
disease
  • infection
  • experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
  • infection by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
regulated by
role in cell
  • development
  • differentiation

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 junction
  • Plasma Membrane
  • Golgi Apparatus
  • lysosome membrane
  • endosomal membrane
  • nucleoplasm
  • detergent-soluble fraction

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