Interferon, beta 1, Fibroblast (IFNB1) (Active) protein
Description
Proteins of this family play an important role in inducing non-specific resistance against a broad range of viral infections. They also affect cell proliferation and modulate immune responses. Produced by peripheral blood leukocytes and lymphoblastoid cells, IFNa is an acid stable molecule that signals through IFNa/betaR, which is also used by IFNbeta. Both IFNs have similar anti-viral activity and regulate expression of MHC class I antigens. IFNa contains four highly conserved cysteine residues which form two disulfide bonds, one of which is necessary for biological activity. Alternative Names: Leukocyte interferon antibody, RMMB1 antibody, Interferon beta antibody, Type I interferon antibody, B cell interferon antibody