Interferons

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:protein
gptkbp:administeredBy injection
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:category cytokine
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Jean_Lindenmann
gptkb:Alick_Isaacs
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1957
gptkbp:encodedBy IFN genes
gptkbp:example gptkb:interferon_gamma
gptkb:interferon_beta
interferon alpha
interferon lambda
gptkbp:foundIn vertebrates
gptkbp:function immunomodulation
antiviral response
inhibition of cell proliferation
gptkbp:halfLife several hours
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Interferons
gptkbp:inducedBy expression of interferon-stimulated genes
gptkbp:inhibitedBy viral replication
tumor cell growth
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction activation of immune cells
induction of antiviral proteins
upregulation of MHC molecules
gptkbp:molecularWeight 17-25 kDa
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:leukocytes
gptkb:natural_killer_cells
gptkb:T_cells
fibroblasts
epithelial cells
gptkbp:promotion antigen presentation
macrophage activation
natural killer cell activity
gptkbp:recipient gptkb:interferon_alpha/beta_receptor
interferon gamma receptor
interferon lambda receptor
gptkbp:regulates immune response
gptkbp:sideEffect gptkb:depression
gptkb:anemia
fatigue
flu-like symptoms
gptkbp:structure gptkb:protein
gptkbp:type Type I interferon
Type II interferon
Type III interferon
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of hepatitis C
treatment of multiple sclerosis
treatment of hepatitis B
treatment of some cancers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:L03AB08
gptkb:L03AB13
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7