IFNA6

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Description

The IFNA6 (interferon alpha 6) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 9.

Interferon alpha-6 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the IFNA6 gene.

Interferon alpha-6 (IFN-alpha-6), produced by macrophages, exhibits antiviral activity. It triggers the production of two enzymes: a protein kinase and an oligoadenylate synthetase.

IFNA6 is also known as IFN-alphaK.

Associated Diseases

• CINCA syndrome
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• cancer
• COVID-19
• Zika virus infectious disease