IFNA7


Description

The IFNA7 (interferon alpha 7) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 9.

Interferon alpha-7 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the IFNA7 gene.

Interferon alpha-7 (IFN-alpha-7) is produced by macrophages and exhibits antiviral activity. It triggers the production of two enzymes: a protein kinase and an oligoadenylate synthetase.

IFNA7 is also known as IFN-alphaJ, IFNA-J.

Associated Diseases



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