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Official Full Name: ISG15 ubiquitin like modifier
Also known as: G1P2; IP17; UCRP; IFI15; IMD38; hUCRP
The protein encoded by this gene is a ubiquitin-like protein that binds to intracellular target proteins upon activation by interferon-α and interferon-β. The encoded protein has multiple functions, including chemotactic activity on neutrophils, orientation of linking target proteins to intermediate filaments, intercellular signaling, and antiviral activity during viral infection. Although conjugates of this protein have been found to attach non-covalently to intermediate filaments, the protein is sometimes secreted.