Protein Summary

DEAD box proteins, characterized by the conserved motif Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp (DEAD), are putative RNA helicases. They are implicated in a number of cellular processes involving alteration of RNA secondary structure such as translation initiation, nuclear and mitochondrial splicing, and ribosome and spliceosome assembly. Based on their distribution patterns, some members of this family are believed to be involved in embryogenesis, spermatogenesis, and cellular growth and division. This gene encodes a DEAD box protein that is upregulated in response to treatment with beta-interferon and a protein kinase C-activating compound, mezerein. Irreversible reprogramming of melanomas can be achieved by treatment with both these agents\; treatment with either agent alone only achieves reversible differentiation. Genetic variation in this gene is associated with diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent type 19.

Alternative names and synonyms associated with IFIH1

• interferon induced with helicase C domain 1 (IFIH1) antibody
• interferon induced with helicase C domain 1 (Ifih1) antibody

• 9130009C22Rik antibody
• Helicard antibody
• Hlcd antibody
• IDDM19 antibody
• MDA-5 antibody
• Show all synonym aliases
• MDA5 antibody
• RGD1560496 antibody
• RLR-2 antibody

Protein level used designations for IFIH1

interferon-induced helicase C domain-containing protein 1 , melanoma differentiation associated protein-5 , melanoma differentiation-associated protein 5 , CADM-140 autoantigen , DEAD/H (Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp/His) box polypeptide , RIG-I-like receptor 2 , RNA helicase-DEAD box protein 116 , clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis autoantigen 140 kDa , helicard , helicase with 2 CARD domains , murabutide down-regulated protein , interferon induced with helicase C domain protein 1 , melanoma differentiation associated protein 5