Stimulator of Interferon Genes Protein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Stimulator of interferon genes protein (379 aa, ~42 kDa) is encoded by the human STING1 gene. This protein plays a role in the modulation of both innate immune responses and signal transduction.

**Synonyms:** - ERIS - Endoplasmic Reticulum IFN Stimulator - Endoplasmic Reticulum Interferon Stimulator - Mediator of IRF3 Activation - Mitochondrial Mediator of IRF3 Activation - N-Terminal Methionine-Proline-Tyrosine-Serine Plasma Membrane Tetraspanner - STING - STING1 - Stimulator of Interferon Genes - Stimulator of Interferon Protein - TMEM173 - Transmembrane Protein 173 - hMITA - hSTING