Viral Details

Viral Backbone

Human Adenovirus Type5 (dE1/E3)

Promoter

CMV

Reporter

none, optional GFP, CFP, YFP, RFP or mCherry

Storage Buffer

DMEM, 2% BSA, 2.5% Glycerol

Gene Details

Species

Human

Gene Symbol

IFNK

Gene Name

interferon kappa

Gene ID

56832

Gene Synonyms

IFNT1; INFE1

ORF Size

621 bp

RefSeq#

BC140280

Gene Description

IFNK encodes a member of the type I interferon family. Type I interferons are a group of related glycoproteins that play an important role in host defenses against viral infections. This protein is expressed in keratinocytes and the gene is found on chromosome 9, adjacent to the type I interferon cluster.

UniGene ID

Hs.591083

HGNC ID

HGNC:21714