Oncostatin-M-specific receptor subunit beta
Definition:
Associates with IL31RA to form the IL31 receptor. Binds IL31 to activate STAT3 and possibly STAT1 and STAT5. Capable of transducing OSM-specific signaling events.
References:
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[1]. Stacey R Dillon, et al. Interleukin 31, a cytokine produced by activated T cells, induces dermatitis in mice. Nat Immunol. 2004 Jul;5(7):752-60. [Content Brief]
[2]. B Mosley, et al. Dual oncostatin M (OSM) receptors. Cloning and characterization of an alternative signaling subunit conferring OSM-specific receptor activation. J Biol Chem. 1996 Dec 20;271(51):32635-43. [Content Brief]
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