Function
Interferon receptor (IFNR) is a cell surface receptor which binds interferon.
- Interferon α/β receptor binds interferon-α and interferon-β. It is a heterodimer with subunits INFAR1 and INFAR2[1]. For more details see IFNAR and Multiple sclerosis.
- Interferon γ receptor binds interferon-γ and is a heterodimer with subunits INFGR1 and INFGR2[2].
- Interferon δ receptor binds interferon-δ[3].
See also: Cytokine receptors.
Relevance
Lack of neuronal interferon α/β receptor causes Lewy Body and Parkinson-like dementia in mice[4]. Interferon α/β receptor deficiency has a role in the pathogenesis of lupus[5].
Disease
Mutations of interferon γ receptor confer susceptibility to infections caused by mycobacteria[6].
3D structures of interferon receptor
Interferon receptor 3D structures