C6orf150 (MB21D1) Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

The protein encoded by this gene is a DNA binding cytosolic protein that catalyzes the synthesis of cyclic guanosine monophosphate-adenosine monophosphate (cGAMP) after sensing the presence of DNA in the cytoplasm. cGAMP binds another protein, Stimulator of interferon genes (STING), leading to the induction of interferons, and a host immune response. Reduced expression of this gene inhibits interferon induction in the presence of some viral infections. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2014]

MB21D1: Nucleotidyltransferase that catalyzes the formation of cyclic GMP-AMP (cGAMP) from ATP and GTP. Catalysis involves both the formation of a 2',5' phosphodiester linkage at the GpA step and the formation of a 3',5' phosphodiester linkage at the ApG step, producing c[G(2',5')pA(3',5')p]. Has antiviral activity by acting as a key cytosolic DNA sensor, the presence of double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) in the cytoplasm being a danger signal that triggers the immune responses. Binds cytosolic DNA directly, leading to activation and synthesis of cGAMP, a second messenger that binds to and activates TMEM173/STING, thereby triggering type-I interferon production.

Protein type: EC 2.7.7.86; Enzyme, cellular metabolism

Cellular Component: cytoplasm; cytosol

Molecular Function: ATP binding; DNA binding; GTP binding; metal ion binding; nucleotide binding; nucleotidyltransferase activity; transferase activity

Biological Process: activation of innate immune response; cyclic nucleotide biosynthetic process; defense response to virus; immune system process; innate immune response; positive regulation of defense response to virus by host