Preparation and Storage
Background: IFN-alpha/beta R2
IFN-alpha/beta R2, also known as IFNAR2, is a 100 kDa component of the class II cytokine receptor that binds the type I interferons IFN-alpha, IFN-beta, and IFN-omega. IFN-alpha/beta R2 associates with the 125 kDa IFN-alpha/beta R1 component to form a receptor complex that transmits antiviral and antiproliferative signals. Down-regulation of the receptor is accomplished by ubiquitination and degradation. A soluble form of the protein, corresponding to the extracellular ligand-binding domain, is generated by alternative splicing.
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Long Name:
Interferon alpha/beta Receptor 2
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Entrez Gene IDs:
3455 (Human); 15976 (Mouse)
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Alternate Names:
beta receptor10; human interferon alpha; human interferon alpha/beta receptor; IFNABR; IFN-alpha binding protein; IFN-alpha/beta R2; IFN-alpha/beta receptor 2; IFN-alpha-REC; IFNAR2; IFN-aR2; IFNARB; IFNbR2; IFN-bR2; IFN-R; IFN-R-2; interferon (alpha, beta and omega) receptor 2; Interferon alpha binding protein; interferon alpha/beta receptor 2; interferon-alpha/beta receptor beta chain; Type I interferon receptor 2