Tyk2, a member of the Jak family of protein tyrosine kinases, associates with and is activated by receptors for many cytokines including IL-13, the IL-6 family, IL-10, and interferon-alpha and beta. Following ligand binding, Tyk2 is activated by phosphorylation on Tyr1054 and/or Tyr1055. Tyk2 is required for the tyrosine phosphorylation of Stat3 in the IFN-beta signaling cascade.
Tyk2, a member of the Jak family of protein tyrosine kinases, associates with and is activated by receptors for many cytokines including IL-13, the IL-6 family, IL-10, and interferon-alpha and beta. Following ligand binding, Tyk2 is activated by phosphorylation on Tyr1054 and/or Tyr1055. Tyk2 is required for the tyrosine phosphorylation of Stat3 in the IFN-beta signaling cascade.
Size
100μl(100μg)
Species
Homo Sapiens (Human)
Antigen
TYK2
Target Details
This gene encodes a member of the tyrosine kinase and, more specifically, the Janus kinases (JAKs) protein families. This protein associates with the cytoplasmic domain of type I and type II cytokine receptors and promulgate cytokine signals by phosphorylating receptor subunits. It is also component of both the type I and type III interferon signaling pathways. As such, it may play a role in anti-viral immunity. A mutation in this gene has been associated with hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome (HIES) - a primary immunodeficiency characterized by elevated serum immunoglobulin E.
Probably involved in intracellular signal transduction by being involved in the initiation of type I IFN signaling. Phosphorylates the interferon-alpha/beta receptor alpha chain.