| PRO ID |
PR:000028205
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| PRO name |
type III interferon |
| Synonyms |
| EXACT: |
IFN type III; interferon type III |
| RELATED: |
interferon lambda |
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| Definition |
A class 2 cytokine, IL-10 type that binds to a specific cell surface receptor complex known as the IFN type III receptor, a heterodimer consisting of IFNLR1 and IL-10R2.
[PMID:9607096]
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| Comment |
Note: Some references consider 'lambda' and 'type III' to be synonyms. This is likely because lambda is the only type III interferon identified. However, the classification criteria for each nomenclature system differ. |
| PRO Category |
family |
| Parent |
PR:000001335 class 2 cytokine, IL-10 type |
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