The TRG (T cell receptor gamma locus) gene is located on chromosome 7 (7p15) and encodes components of the gamma chain of the T cell receptor complex 1. The TRG locus consists of 2 constant region genes (TRGC), 5 joining segments (TRGJ), and at least 14 variable gamma genes (TRGV), with 8 functional variable genes belonging to 4 different subgroups 1. The gene undergoes V(D)J recombination specifically in T cells, similar to other T cell receptor genes 1. The rearranged TRG gene produces the gamma chain polypeptide, which is expressed on the surface of a subset of CD3+CD4-CD8- T lymphocytes that lack the conventional alpha-beta T cell receptor 1. These gamma-delta T cells display cytolytic activity, though their precise immunological function remains incompletely understood 1. TRG mutations have been identified in approximately 30% of familial interstitial lung disease cases, where they are associated with telomere dysfunction and can cause both pulmonary fibrosis and extra-pulmonary manifestations including immune-hematological, hepatic, and mucocutaneous symptoms 2. Patients with TRG mutations may experience accelerated disease progression and require genetic counseling 2.
No related genes found for this gene.
No tissue expression data available for this gene.