Interleukin-3 receptor
Interleukin-3 receptor
The Interleukin-3 receptor (pronunciation: /ˌɪntərˈluːkɪn ˈθriː rɪˈsɛptər/) is a type of protein that in humans is encoded by the IL3RA gene.
Etymology
The term "Interleukin-3 receptor" is derived from the words "interleukin", which is a type of cytokine that acts as a cell messenger, and "receptor", which refers to a protein molecule that receives chemical signals from outside a cell. The number "3" indicates that it is the third identified member of the interleukin family.
Function
The Interleukin-3 receptor is a complex of two subunits, the alpha (IL3RA) and the beta (IL3RB) subunit, which are associated with the function of the immune system. The receptor is found on the surface of various hematopoietic cells, where it binds to Interleukin-3 to regulate cell growth and differentiation.
Related Terms
- Interleukin: A type of cytokine that acts as a cell messenger.
- Cytokine: A broad and loose category of small proteins that are important in cell signaling.
- Hematopoietic: Refers to the formation of blood cellular components.
- Immune system: A host defense system comprising many biological structures and processes within an organism that protects against disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Interleukin-3 receptor
- Wikipedia's article - Interleukin-3 receptor
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