Interferon-induced GTP-binding protein Mx1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MX1 gene.[5][6]
In mice, the interferon-inducible Mx protein is responsible for a specific antiviral state against influenza virusinfection. Furthermore, the human orthologue MxA is a major determinant for influenza viruses of animal origin.[7] The protein encoded by this gene is similar to the mouse protein as determined by its antigenic relatedness, induction conditions, physicochemical properties, and amino acid analysis. This cytoplasmic protein is a member of both the dynamin superfamily and the family of large GTPases.[6]
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