Protein Red is a protein that in humans is encoded by the IK gene.[5][6]

The protein encoded by this gene was identified by its RED repeat, a stretch of repeated arginine, glutamic acid and aspartic acid residues. The protein localizes to discrete dots within the nucleus, excluding the nucleolus. Its function is unknown. This gene maps to chromosome 5; however, a pseudogene may exist on chromosome 2.[6]

References

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  4. ^ "Mouse PubMed Reference:". National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  5. ^ Krief P, Augery-Bourget Y, Plaisance S, Merck MF, Assier E, Tanchou V, Billard M, Boucheix C, Jasmin C, Azzarone B (Dec 1994). "A new cytokine (IK) down-regulating HLA class II: monoclonal antibodies, cloning and chromosome localization". Oncogene. 9 (12): 3449–56. PMID 7970704.
  6. ^ a b "Entrez Gene: IK IK cytokine, down-regulator of HLA II".

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