Human interferons alpha, beta and omega.

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Bekisz J, Schmeisser H, Hernandez J, Goldman ND, Zoon KC

Human interferons alpha, beta and omega.

Growth Factors. 2004 Dec;22(4):243-51. doi: 10.1080/08977190400000833.

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Abstract

Type I interferons (IFNs), IFN-alpha, IFN-beta, IFN-omega, IFN-delta and IFN-tau are a family of structurally related, species-specific proteins found only in vertebrates. They exhibit a variety of biological functions, including antiviral, antiproliferative, immunomodulatory and developmental activities. Human Type I IFNs interact with the human IFN alpha receptor (IFNAR), which is composed of two identified subunits (IFNAR-1 and IFNAR-2). The interaction of IFN-alpha/beta with its receptor components results in the activation of a number of signaling pathways. The regulation of specific genes and proteins contributes to the numerous biological functions of Type I IFNs.

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