KLLN, Official Symbol KLLNprovided by HGNC Official Full Name killin, p53 regulated DNA replication inhibitorprovided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:37212 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000227268 MIM:612105; AllianceGenome:HGNC:37212 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as CWS4; KILLIN Summary The protein encoded by this intronless gene is found in the nucleus, where it can inhibit DNA synthesis and promote S phase arrest coupled to apoptosis. The expression of this DNA binding protein is upregulated by transcription factor p53. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2012] Orthologs mouse all