Tags: Protein.
Stimulator of interferon genes (STING) also known transmembrane protein 173 (TMEM173) and MPYS/MITA/ERIS is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TMEM173 gene.STING plays an important role in innate immunity. STING induces type I interferon production when cells are infected with intracellular pathogens such as viruses mycobacteria and intracellular parasites.
