Interferon & Receptors

Human IFNA4 mRNA encodes the human interferon alpha 4 (IFNA4) protein, which may have antiviral activities.

Human IFNAR1 mRNA encodes the human interferon alpha and beta receptor subunit 1 (IFNAR1) protein, a protein that belongs to the type II cytokine receptor family and functions as an antiviral factor.

Human IFNAR2 mRNA encodes the human interferon alpha and beta receptor subunit 2 (IFNAR2) protein, a protein that belongs to the type II cytokine receptor family. IFNAR2 is a type I membrane protein that forms one of the two chains of a receptor for interferons alpha and beta. Binding and activation of the receptor stimulates Janus protein kinases, which in turn phosphorylate several proteins, including STAT1 and STAT2.

Human IFNB1 mRNA encodes the human interferon beta 1 (IFNB1) protein, a cytokine that belongs to the interferon family. IFNB1 belongs to the type I class of interferons, which are important for defense against viral infections. In addition, type I interferons are involved in cell differentiation and anti-tumor defenses.

Human IFNE mRNA encodes the human interferon epsilon (IFNE) protein, a cytokine that belongs to the type I class of interferons. IFNE is required for maintaining basal levels of IFN-regulated genes, including 2''-5''-oligoadenylate synthetase, IRF7 and ISG15.

Human IFNG mRNA encodes the human interferon gamma (IFNG) protein, a member of the type II interferon class. IFNG is secreted by cells of both the innate and adaptive immune systems. The active protein is a homodimer that binds to the interferon gamma receptor which triggers a cellular response to viral and microbial infections.

Human IFNK mRNA encodes the human interferon kappa (IFNK) protein, a member of the type I interferon family. Type I interferons are a group of related glycoproteins that play an important role in host defenses against viral infections.

Human IFNL1 mRNA encodes the human interferon lambda 1 (IFNL1) protein, a cytokine distantly related to type I interferons and the IL-10 family. IFNL1 plays a critical role in the antiviral host defense, predominantly in the epithelial tissues.

Human IFNL2 mRNA encodes the human interferon lambda 2 (IFNL2) protein, a cytokine distantly related to type I interferons and the IL-10 family. IFNL2 plays a critical role in the antiviral host defense, predominantly in the epithelial tissues.

Human IFNL3 mRNA encodes the human interferon lambda 3 (IFNL3) protein, a cytokine distantly related to type I interferons and the IL-10 family. IFNL3 plays a critical role in the antiviral host defense, predominantly in the epithelial tissues.

Human IFNLR1 mRNA encodes the human interferon lambda receptor 1 (IFNLR1) protein, a member of the class II cytokine receptor family. IFNLR1, interleukine 10 receptor and beta (IL10RB) form a receptor complex which has been shown to interact with three closely related cytokines, including interleukin 28A (IL28A), interleukin 28B (IL28B), and interleukin 29 (IL29).

Human IFNW1 mRNA encodes the human interferon omega 1 (IFNW1) protein, an interferon that possesses antiviral activity.