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IL-29 is a member of the interferon family. It is mainly derived from Th17 cells, Th1 cells, and keratinocytes infiltrated into the skin, of which Th17 cells are the most important source. It is expressed at low levels in a variety of human organs, including blood, brain, lung, ovary, pancreas, pituitary, prostate, and testes. Almost all nucleated cells can express IL-29 when they are infected by certain viruses or stimulated by bacterial components. IL-29 has similar biological activities and functions as type I IFN in terms of anti-virus, anti-proliferation, anti-tumor, and immune regulation.