Interferon-α1 is a member of the Type I IFN family best known for their antiviral activity. Most nucleated cells produce one or more Type I IFNs in response to viral infection. Secreted Type I IFN then induces viral protective responses in neighboring non-infected cells. Type I IFNs also enhance virus-induced apoptosis. Other IFN-α1 activities include enhancement of dendritic cell maturation and cytotoxic T cell activity. IFN-α1 binds to the IFN-αR1 and IFN-αR2 heterodimer. Intracellular signaling through the Jak/Stat pathway is best characterized. However, the PI3K, ERK, and p38 kinase pathways are also involved. The antiviral activities of the IFNs have led to their use in treating viral infections. Type I IFNs also appear to have an integral role in several autoimmune diseases.
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
Recombinant protein of Human IFN-α
Intended Use
For research use only. Not for human, diagnostic or therapeutic use.
Isotype
IgG
Raised In
Rabbit
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Regulatory
RUO
Relevance
Interferon-α1 is a member of the Type I IFN family best known for their antiviral activity. Most nucleated cells produce one or more Type I IFNs in response to viral infection. Secreted Type I IFN then induces viral protective responses in neighboring non-infected cells. Type I IFNs also enhance virus-induced apoptosis. Other IFN-α1 activities include enhancement of dendritic cell maturation and cytotoxic T cell activity. IFN-α1 binds to the IFN-αR1 and IFN-αR2 heterodimer. Intracellular signaling through the Jak/Stat pathway is best characterized. However, the PI3K, ERK, and p38 kinase pathways are also involved. The antiviral activities of the IFNs have led to their use in treating viral infections. Type I IFNs also appear to have an integral role in several autoimmune diseases.