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Also known as: RNS4; PRCA1
This gene encodes a component of the interferon-regulated 2-5A system, which plays a role in the antiviral and antiproliferative effects of interferon. This protein is involved in innate immunity and is active against a variety of RNA viruses, including influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses. Mutations in this gene, which is a candidate for the hereditary prostate cancer 1 (HPC1) allele, are associated with prostate cancer susceptibility.