[Encoded by Suppressor of Cytokine Signaling (SOCS/SSI) Family Genes, Suppressor of Cytokine Signaling Family Proteins are cytokine-specific-inducible negative feedback regulators that function downstream of cytokine receptors to attenuate signal transduction. Containing SH2 and SOCS BOX domains, SOCS proteins are implicated, through SOCS box binding, in ubiquitin-dependent protein degradation. SOCS proteins interact with multiple tyrosine kinase activated signaling proteins and inhibit cytokine signal transduction by binding to tyrosine kinase receptors. SOCS proteins regulate cell growth and survival, placental development, hematopoiesis, and T-cell allergic responses. (NCI) ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C1336534
Cytokine-Induced STAT Inhibitor Family Protein SOCS Family Protein SSI Family Protein STAT-Induced STAT Inhibitor Family Protein Suppressor of Cytokine Signaling Family Protein