IFITM2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human IFITM2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 11p15.5 and is approximately 6 kb in length. This allele, which encodes interferon-induced transmembrane protein 2, plays a role in interferon-dependent antiviral responses, cell cycle arrest and caspase-dependent apoptosis.

**Synonyms:** - 1-8D - DSPA2c - Interferon Induced Transmembrane Protein 2 (1-8D) Gene - Interferon Induced Transmembrane Protein 2 wt Allele