IFNA17

IFNA17 is a gene in humans that encodes the protein Interferon alpha-17. This protein is a part of the Interferon family, which are proteins released by host cells in response to the presence of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, and also tumor cells.

Function

The protein encoded by the IFNA17 gene is produced by leukocytes. It is a cytokine that plays a role in immune response by inhibiting viral replication, modulating immune response, and possessing antitumor activity. As a part of the interferon family, it is involved in the first line of defense against viral infections.

Clinical Significance

Interferon alpha-17 has been studied in the context of various diseases such as Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, and certain types of Cancer. It has been used in therapy for these diseases due to its antiviral and antitumor properties.

See Also

• Interferon
• Cytokine
• Hepatitis C
• Hepatitis B
• Cancer

References

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External Links

• IFNA17 at the National Center for Biotechnology Information

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