Analysis of IL-29/IFN-λ1 (Human) by MSD Hypersensitive Multi-Factor Electrochemiluminescence Analyzer (CAT#: STEM-MB-0338-LGZ)

Introduction

Interferon (IFN) receptor proteins are a class of cytokines secreted by host cells that regulate immune responses. The first cytokine to be discovered, it was named "interferon" because of the protein's ability to interfere with viral replication. When a pathogen is present, interferon is usually released by the host cell, which is sensed by surrounding uninfected cells and activates the appropriate cellular defense mechanisms in order to eliminate the pathogen.
Interleukin 29 is a member of the IL-28 family. The gene structure of the IL-28 family is similar to IL-10, but more similar to IFN. So IL-29 is also called IFN-λ1. IL-29 has the function of protecting cells against virus infection.