GBP2

Interferon-induced guanylate-binding protein 2 is a is_associated_with::protein that in humans is encoded by the GBP2 is_associated_with::gene.

Function
is_associated_with::Interferons are is_associated_with::cytokines that have antiviral effects and inhibit tumor cell proliferation. They induce a large number of genes in their target cells, including those coding for the is_associated_with::guanylate-binding proteins (GBPs). GBPs are characterized by their ability to specifically bind guanine nucleotides (GMP, GDP, and GTP). The protein encoded by this gene is a is_associated_with::GTPase that converts GTP to GDP and GMP.