Interleukin 29 (IL-29, IFN-λ1) is at type III interferon. Presently, three type III interferons are described: IFN-λ1, IFN-λ2, and IFN-λ3. Similar to type I interferons, IL-29 is mainly produced by monocytes and dendritic cells in response to viral infections. Among other anti-viral effects, IL-29 induces upregulation of MHC class I on the surface of the virus-infected cell.
| Alternative analyte names: | Interleukin 29, IL-29, IL29, IFN-λ1, Interferon-λ1, IFN-lamba1, IFNL1 |
| Cell types: | T cell, Th1, NK cell, Th17 |
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