IL1B wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human IL1B wild-type allele is located within 2q14 and is approximately 7 kb in length. This allele, which encodes interleukin-1 beta protein, plays a major role in the mediation of inflammatory responses. IL1B is also involved in various other cellular processes such as proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis.

**Synonyms:** - Catabolin Gene - IL-1 Gene - IL1-Beta Gene - IL1F2 Gene - Interleukin 1 Gene - Interleukin 1, Beta Proprotein Gene - Interleukin 1, Beta wt Allele - Interleukin 1-Beta Gene - Interleukin-1-Beta Gene - Preinterleukin 1 Beta Gene