Ir gene

[ahy-ahr]

noun

Immunology.

1. a gene controlling the magnitude of the immune response to a particular antigen.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ir gene¹

1970–75; i(mmune) r(esponse)

Example Sentences

Therapy-induced remission of ITP was associated with abrogation of the IR gene signature in monocytes without reduction in the levels of circulating interferon-α itself.

From Science Magazine