IL4R Polyclonal Antibody

This gene encodes the alpha chain of the interleukin-4 receptor, a type I transmembrane protein that can bind interleukin 4 and interleukin 13 to regulate IgE production. The encoded protein also can bind interleukin 4 to promote differentiation of Th2 cells. A soluble form of the encoded protein can be produced by proteolysis of the membrane-bound protein, and this soluble form can inhibit IL4-mediated cell proliferation and IL5 upregulation by T-cells. Allelic variations in this gene have been associated with atopy, a condition that can manifest itself as allergic rhinitis, sinusitus, asthma, or eczema. Polymorphisms in this gene are also associated with resistance to human immunodeficiency virus type-1 infection. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants.

CD124, IL 4R alpha, IL-4 receptor subunit alpha, IL-4-binding protein, IL-4R subunit alpha, IL-4R-alpha, IL-4RA, IL4-BP, Il4r, IL4R nirs variant 1, IL4RA, IL4RA, Interleukin 4 receptor alpha chain, Interleukin 4 receptor, sIL4Ralpha/prot, Soluble IL-4 receptor subunit a