IFN-α5

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IFN-α5 (Human)

GtoPdb Ligand ID: 4963

Synonyms: IFN-alpha-5 | interferon alpha-5 | interferon alpha-61 | interferon alpha-G

Compound class: Endogenous peptide in human, mouse or rat

Comment: IFN-α5 is a type I IFN.

Species: Human

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Immunopharmacology Comments
IFN-α5 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-α5 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.