HHV8 K2 Gene

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** HHV8 K2, which encodes viral interleukin-6 homolog protein, plays a role in cell proliferation, cell differentiation and the prevention of apoptosis.

**Synonyms:** - HHV-8 K2 - HHV-8 vIL6 - HHV8 K2 - HHV8 vIL6 - Human Herpesvirus 8 Viral Interleukin-6 Gene - Human Herpesvirus-8 Viral Interleukin-6 Gene - K2 - KSHV K2 - KSHV vIL6 - Kaposi Sarcoma Herpes Virus Interleukin-6 Gene - vIL-6