CD74

Gene Information
 
Gene Symbol
CD74
 
Aliases
DHLAG, HLADG, II, Ia-GAMMA, p33
 
Entrez Gene ID
972
 
Gene Name
CD74 molecule
 
Chromosomal Location
5q33.1
 
HGNC ID
 
Summary
The protein encoded by this gene associates with class II major histocompatibility complex (MHC) and is an important chaperone that regulates antigen presentation for immune response. It also serves as cell surface receptor for the cytokine macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) which, when bound to the encoded protein, initiates survival pathways and cell proliferation. This protein also interacts with amyloid precursor protein (APP) and suppresses the production of amyloid beta (Abeta). Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been identified. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2011]
 
RefSeq DNA
 
RefSeq mRNA
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Gene
Transcript  
Protein

Gene Ontology (GO)

GO ID Ontology Function Evidence Reference
GO:0001516 Biological process Prostaglandin biosynthetic process IDA 12782713
GO:0001934 Biological process Positive regulation of protein phosphorylation IDA 24942581
GO:0001961 Biological process Positive regulation of cytokine-mediated signaling pathway IMP 12782713
GO:0002792 Biological process Negative regulation of peptide secretion IDA 19849849
GO:0007165 Biological process Signal transduction IDA 12782713
Protein Information
 
Protein Name
HLA class II histocompatibility antigen gamma chain, CD74 antigen (invariant polypeptide of major histocompatibility complex, class II antigen-associated), CD74 molecule, major histocompatibility complex, class II invariant chain, HLA-DR antigens-associated invariant chain, HLA-DR-gamma, Ia-associated invariant chain, MHC HLA-DR gamma chain, gamma chain of class II antigens
 
Function
Plays a critical role in MHC class II antigen processing by stabilizing peptide-free class II alpha/beta heterodimers in a complex soon after their synthesis and directing transport of the complex from the endoplasmic reticulum to the endosomal/lysosomal system where the antigen processing and binding of antigenic peptides to MHC class II takes place. Serves as cell surface receptor for the cytokine MIF
 
Refseq Proteins
 
UniProt
 
PDB
Pathways
 
KEGG
 
Reactome
 

Antigen processing and presentation
Tuberculosis
Herpes simplex virus 1 infection

 

Cell surface interactions at the vascular wall
MHC class II antigen presentation

Interactions
 
STRING MINT IntAct
ENSP00000354255 Q66K79
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Associated Diseases

Disease groupDisease NameReferences
Digestive System Diseases
Liver Failure
Endocrine System Diseases
PCOS
Neoplasms
Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer
References
 

Epigenetic and Transcriptional Alterations in Human Adipose Tissue of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Kokosar Milana, Benrick Anna, Perfilyev Alexander, Fornes Romina, Nilsson Emma, Maliqueo Manuel, Behre Carl Johan, Sazonova Antonina, Ohlsson Claes, Ling Charlotte, Stener-Victorin Elisabet
Department of Physiology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.| Department of Physiology, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.| Epigenetics and Diabetes, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University Diabetes Centre, Lund University, Clinical Research Centre, Malmo, Sweden.| Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.| Epigenetics and Diabetes, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University Diabetes Centre, Lund University, Clinical Research Centre, Malmo, Sweden.| Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.| Endocrinology and Metabolism Laboratory, Department of Medicine, West division, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.| The Wallenberg Laboratory and Sahlgrenska Center for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.| Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.| Department of Internal Medicine, Centre for Bone and Arthritis Research, Institute of Medicine, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.| Epigenetics and Diabetes, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University Diabetes Centre, Lund University, Clinical Research Centre, Malmo, Sweden.| Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Sci Rep. 2016 Mar 15;6:22883. doi: 10.1038/srep22883.

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