Il27ra
Domain
The WSXWS motif appears to be necessary for proper protein folding and thereby efficient intracellular transport and cell-surface receptor binding.
The box 1 motif is required for JAK interaction and/or activation.
Function
Receptor for IL27. Requires IL6ST/GP130 to mediate signal transduction in response to IL27. This signaling system acts through STAT3 and STAT1. Involved in the regulation of Th1-type immune responses. Also appears to be involved in innate defense mechanisms.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the type I cytokine receptor family. Type 2 subfamily.
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells, B-cells, natural killer cells and macrophages. Highest levels in CD4+ T-cells and natural killer cells. Expression highest in Th0 cells.
Cellular localization
- Membrane
- Single-pass type I membrane protein
Alternative names
Tccr, Wsx1, Il27ra, Interleukin-27 receptor subunit alpha, IL-27 receptor subunit alpha, IL-27R subunit alpha, IL-27R-alpha, IL-27RA, Type I T-cell cytokine receptor, WSX-1, TCCR