This gene encodes a member of the STAT-induced STAT inhibitor (SSI), also known as suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS), family. SSI family members are cytokine-inducible negative regulators of cytokine signaling. The expression of this gene can be induced by a subset of cytokines, including IL2, IL3 erythropoietin (EPO), CSF2/GM-CSF, and interferon (IFN)-gamma. The protein encoded by this gene functions downstream of cytokine receptors, and takes part in a negative feedback loop to attenuate cytokine signaling. Knockout studies in mice suggested the role of this gene as a modulator of IFN-gamma action, which is required for normal postnatal growth and survival. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Alternative Names
cytokine inducible SH2-containing protein 1 cytokine inducible SH2-containing protein 7 cytokine-inducible SH2 protein 1 JAK binding protein JAK2-binding protein SOCS-1 STAT induced SH3 protein 1 STAT-induced STAT inhibitor 1 Tec-interacting protein 3