Alternative Name
Interferon gamma
Synonyms
IFG; IFI; IFN-g; Ifg; IFNG2; IFN-gamma; IFN-G; IFNG; IFNgamma; TCRalpha; INF-G; ifng; interferon gamma; interferon; gamma 1-2; IFNG; Ifng; ifng1-2
Background
Interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma , also known as type II interferon) is an important immunoregulatory cytokine that was originally identified because of its anti-viral activity. It plays key roles in host defense by exerting antiviral, antiproliferative and immunoregulatory activities.
Pathways
Interferon-gamma Pathway, Cellular Response to Molecule of Bacterial Origin, Regulation of Leukocyte Mediated Immunity, Positive Regulation of Immune Effector Process, Production of Molecular Mediator of Immune Response, ER-Nucleus Signaling, Regulation of Carbohydrate Metabolic Process, Protein targeting to Nucleus, Autophagy