Mitochondrial Antiviral-Signaling Protein

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

**Definition:** Mitochondrial antiviral-signaling protein (540 aa, ~57 kDa) is encoded by the human MAVS gene. This protein plays a role in signaling that promotes the expression of antiviral cytokines.

**Synonyms:** - CARD Adapter Inducing Interferon Beta - CARD Adaptor Inducing IFN-Beta - CARD Adaptor Inducing IFNB - Cardif - IFN-B Promoter Stimulator 1 - IFNB Promoter Stimulator 1 - IPS-1 - Interferon Beta Promoter Stimulator Protein 1 - MAVS - Mitochondrial Antiviral Signaling Protein - Putative NF-Kappa-B-Activating Protein 031N - VISA - Virus-Induced Signaling Adaptor - Virus-Induced-Signaling Adapter