Interleukin-7 receptor
Interleukin-7 receptor
The Interleukin-7 receptor (pronounced as /ˌɪntərˈluːkɪn ˈsɛvən rɪˈsɛptər/), also known as IL-7R, is a type of protein that in humans is encoded by the IL7R gene.
Etymology
The term "Interleukin-7 receptor" is derived from the Interleukin family of cytokines, which are regulatory proteins that can modulate the immune system's response to a variety of stimuli. The number "7" refers to the specific type of interleukin that this receptor binds to.
Function
The Interleukin-7 receptor is a cell surface receptor that is expressed on various cells of the immune system, including T cells and B cells. It is involved in the regulation of lymphocyte survival, proliferation, and differentiation, and plays a crucial role in immune system development and response.
Related Terms
- Interleukin: A group of cytokines that act as messengers in the immune system.
- Cytokines: A broad and loose category of small proteins that are important in cell signaling.
- T cells: A type of lymphocyte that plays a central role in cell-mediated immunity.
- B cells: A type of white blood cell that functions in the humoral immunity component of the adaptive immune system by secreting antibodies.
- Lymphocyte: A type of white blood cell in the vertebrate immune system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Interleukin-7 receptor
- Wikipedia's article - Interleukin-7 receptor
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