Human IFN-α2, His Tag

Human interferon alpha-2 （IFNα2） is a cytokine belonging to the family of type I IFNs. IFNα2 is a protein secreted by cells infected by a virus and acting on other cells to inhibit viral infection.IFNα2 was the first subtype to be characterized in the early eighties. As a result, IFNα2 was widely used in basic research to elucidate biological activities, structure and mechanism of action of type I IFNs. IFNα2 was also the first IFN to be produced by the pharmaceutical industry for use as a drug.In addition to their antiviral activity, type I IFNs also inhibit the proliferation of cells and regulate the activation of the immune system.