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IFNA8

Function

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

Sequence Similarities

Belongs to the alpha/beta interferon family.

Cellular localization

Alternative names

Interferon alpha-8, IFN-alpha-8, Interferon alpha-B, Interferon alpha-B2, LeIF B, IFNA8

swissprot:P32881 omim:147568 entrezGene:3445