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IFN Alpha Signaling Pathway

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IFN Alpha Signaling Pathway Definition

Interferon alpha plays a role in viral infections. Signaling takes place through an IFN receptor complex consisting of two alpha chains (type I receptor) complexed with Jak1 and Tyk2. These kinases phosphorylate Stat1 and Stat2 respectively. (BioCarta)

IFN Alpha Signaling Pathway Synonyms

IFN Alpha Signaling Pathway, IFN alpha signaling pathway

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