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Function

Receptor for interleukin-11 (IL11). The receptor systems for IL6, LIF, OSM, CNTF, IL11 and CT1 can utilize IL6ST for initiating signal transmission. The IL11/IL11RA/IL6ST complex may be involved in the control of proliferation and/or differentiation of skeletogenic progenitor or other mesenchymal cells. Essential for the normal development of craniofacial bones and teeth. Restricts suture fusion and tooth number.

Soluble interleukin-11 receptor subunit alpha

Soluble form of IL11 receptor (sIL11RA) that acts as an agonist of IL11 activity. The IL11:sIL11RA complex binds to IL6ST/gp130 on cell surfaces and induces signaling also on cells that do not express membrane-bound IL11RA in a process called IL11 trans-signaling.

Post-translational modifications

A short soluble form is also released from the membrane by proteolysis. The sIL11RA is formed either by limited proteolysis of membrane-bound receptors, a process referred to as ectodomain shedding, or directly secreted from the cells after alternative mRNA splicing. mIL11RA is cleaved by the proteases ADAM10, ELANE and PRTN3.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the type I cytokine receptor family. Type 3 subfamily.

Cellular localization

  • Interleukin-11 receptor subunit alpha
  • Membrane
  • Single-pass type I membrane protein
  • Soluble interleukin-11 receptor subunit alpha
  • Secreted

Alternative names

Interleukin-11 receptor subunit alpha, IL-11 receptor subunit alpha, IL-11R subunit alpha, IL-11R-alpha, IL-11RA, Il11ra1

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Neuroscience

Molecular weight

46784Da

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