Interferon Receptors

Interferon Receptors are molecules displayed on the surface of cells that interact with extracellular interferons. IFN receptors are found in monocytes, macrophages, T lymphocytes, glial cells, and neurons. Interferon receptors are complex in structure, consisting of a variety of different transmembrane polypeptides and a large number of protein tyrosine kinases, which are capable of transient interactions with other proteins. According to the classification of IFN, interferon receptors can be divided into type I interferon receptors, type II interferon receptors, and type III interferon receptors.