Alternative Names
Interleukin-28B; IL-28B; Cytokine Zcyto22; Interferon Lambda-3; IFN-Lambda-3; Interferon Lambda-4; IFN-Lambda-4; Interleukin-28C; IL-28C; IL28B; IFNL3; IFNL4; IL28C; ZCYTO22
Background
Interleukin-28B, also known as Cytokine Zcyto22, Interferon lambda-3, Interferon lambda-4, IFNL3, IFNL4, ZCYTO22 and IL28B, is a secreted cytokine which belongs to the IL-28/IL-29 family. IL-28 has also been shown to play a role in the adaptive immune response. IL28B has immunomodulatory activity and up-regulates MHC class I antigen expression. IL28B displays potent antiviral activity and antitumor activity. In addition, IL28B is a ligand for the heterodimeric class II cytokine receptor composed of IL10RB and IL28RA. The ligand/receptor complex seems to signal through the Jak-STAT pathway.
Note
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