IFN1e

IFN1e is a gene that encodes a protein belonging to the interferon type I family. Interferons are a group of signaling proteins made by host cells of many species in response to the presence of pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, and tumor cells. They also play a role in the immune response and cell signaling. The protein encoded by IFN1e is a cytokine, a type of signaling molecule that mediates and regulates immunity and inflammation. Like other type I interferons, IFN1e is thought to be involved in the body's defense against viral infections. The precise role and functions of IFN1e are areas of ongoing research, but it is believed to contribute to antiviral immunity by activating various cellular pathways that inhibit viral replication and promote immune cell activity. Its expression is typically induced upon viral infection or by other inflammatory stimuli. Studies investigating IFN1e may explore its therapeutic potential in treating viral diseases or certain types of cancer. Further research is needed to fully elucidate its specific contribution to the complex interferon system and its overall impact on host defense mechanisms.