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Interferon alpha 1

Function

Produced by macrophages, IFN-alpha have antiviral activities. Interferon stimulates the production of two enzymes: a protein kinase and an oligoadenylate synthetase.

Post-translational modifications

Glycosylated.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the alpha/beta interferon family.

Cellular localization

  • Secreted

Alternative names

  • Interferon alpha-1
  • IFN-alpha-1
  • Ifna1

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immunology & Infectious Disease

Molecular weight

21646Da