Programmed cell death 4 (neoplastic transformation inhibitor)
Gene Summary
PDCD4 is a protein localized to the nucleus in proliferating cells. Expression of its gene is modulated by cytokines in natural killer and T cells. PDCD4 is thought to play a role in apoptosis but the specific role has not yet been determined.This gene encodes a protein localized to the nucleus in proliferating cells. Expression of this gene is modulated by cytokines in natural killer and T cells. The gene product is thought to play a role in apoptosis but the specific role has not yet been determined. Two transcripts encoding different isoforms have been identified.