The STAT1 gene provides instructions for making a protein that is involved in multiple immune system functions, including the body's defense against a fungus called Candida . When the immune system recognizes Candida , it generates cells called Th17 READ MORE

The STAT3 gene is part of a family known as the STAT genes. These genes provide instructions for making proteins that are part of essential chemical signaling pathways within cells. When STAT proteins are turned on (activated) by certain chemical sig READ MORE

The STAT4 gene provides instructions for a protein that acts as a transcription factor, which means that it attaches (binds) to specific regions of DNA and helps control the activity of certain genes. The STAT4 protein is turned on (activated) by imm READ MORE

The STIM1 gene provides instructions for making a protein called stromal interaction molecule 1 (STIM1). The STIM1 protein is involved in controlling the entry of positively charged calcium atoms (calcium ions) into cells when levels of the ions are READ MORE

The STING1 gene provides instructions for making a protein that is involved in immune system function. STING helps produce beta-interferon, a member of a class of proteins called cytokines that promote inflammation. Inflammation normally occurs when READ MORE

The STK11 gene (also called LKB1 ) provides instructions for making an enzyme called serine/threonine kinase 11. This enzyme is a tumor suppressor, which means that it helps keep cells from growing and dividing too fast or in an uncontrolled way. Thi READ MORE

The STRC gene provides instructions for making a protein called stereocilin. This protein is found in the inner ear and is involved in hearing. Stereocilin is associated with hairlike structures called stereocilia, which project from specialized cell READ MORE

The STXBP1 gene provides instructions for making syntaxin-binding protein 1. In nerve cells (neurons), this protein helps regulate the release of chemical messengers called neurotransmitters from compartments known as synaptic vesicles. The release o READ MORE

The SUCLA2 gene provides instructions for making one part (the beta subunit) of an enzyme called succinyl-CoA ligase. The body makes two slightly different versions of this enzyme. The version that contains the SUCLA2 beta subunit is most active in t READ MORE

The SUCLG1 gene provides instructions for making one part (the alpha subunit) of an enzyme called succinyl-CoA ligase. The alpha subunit is used to make two slightly different versions of this enzyme. One version is most active in tissues such as the READ MORE

The SUMF1 gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called formylglycine-generating enzyme (FGE). This enzyme is found in a cell structure called the endoplasmic reticulum, which is involved in protein processing and transport. The FGE enzyme m READ MORE

The SUOX gene provides instructions for making an enzyme called sulfite oxidase, which helps break down protein building blocks (amino acids) that contain sulfur when they are no longer needed. Specifically, sulfite oxidase is involved in the final s READ MORE