IFNA5
IFNA5
The Interferon alpha-5 (IFNA5) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the IFNA5 gene. The protein encoded by this gene is produced by leukocytes and is a cytokine that belongs to the interferon family. It is involved in a variety of biological processes, including antiviral activity, cell growth regulation, and immune response modulation.
Function[edit | edit source]
Interferon alpha-5 is a type of interferon, which are proteins released by host cells in response to the presence of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, parasites or tumor cells. They allow for communication between cells to trigger the protective defenses of the immune system that eradicate pathogens or tumors.
Gene[edit | edit source]
The IFNA5 gene is located on the short (p) arm of chromosome 9 at position 22, from base pair 21,196,053 to base pair 21,197,053.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Interferon alpha-5 has been studied in the context of various diseases, including viral infections and cancer. It has been used as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of certain types of cancer and viral infections.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- IFNA5 at the National Center for Biotechnology Information
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