Sterile alpha motif domain-containing protein 9

UniProtKB accession:  Q5K651

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UniProtKB description:  Double-stranded nucleic acid binding that acts as an antiviral factor by playing an essential role in the formation of cytoplasmic antiviral granules (PubMed:25428864, PubMed:28157624). May play a role in the inflammatory response to tissue injury and the control of extra-osseous calcification, acting as a downstream target of TNF-alpha signaling. Involved in the regulation of EGR1, in coordination with RGL2. May be involved in endosome fusion.