IFN-α21

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IFN-α21 (Human)

GtoPdb Ligand ID: 4961

Synonyms: IFN-alpha 21 | interferon alpha-21 | interferon alpha-F

Compound class: Endogenous peptide in human, mouse or rat

Comment: IFN-α21 is a type I IFN.

Species: Human

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Immunopharmacology Comments
IFN-α21 binds the IFN-α/β receptor (IFNAR), a dimeric receptor that consists of protein chains encoded by the IFNAR1 and IFNAR2 genes, and induces expression of proteins containing ISRE or GAS transcription elements.

Immunopharmacology Comments

IFN-α21 binds the IFN-α/β receptor (IFNAR), a dimeric receptor that consists of protein chains encoded by the IFNAR1 and IFNAR2 genes, and induces expression of proteins containing ISRE or GAS transcription elements.