Interleukin-17 receptor B (IL-17 receptor B) (IL-17RB) (Cytokine receptor-like 4) (IL-17 receptor homolog 1) (IL-17Rh1) (IL17Rh1) (Interleukin-17B receptor) (IL-17B receptor)
The protein encoded by this gene is a cytokine receptor. This receptor specifically binds to IL17B and IL17E, but does not bind to IL17 and IL17C. This receptor has been shown to mediate the activation of NF-kappaB and the production of IL8 induced by IL17E. The expression of the rat counterpart of this gene was found to be significantly up-regulated during intestinal inflammation, which suggested the immunoregulatory activity of this receptor. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],function:Receptor for the proinflammatory cytokines IL17B and IL17E. May play a role in controlling the growth and/or differentiation of hematopoietic cells.,tissue specificity:Expressed in several endocrine tissues, mostly in fetal and adult liver, kidney, pancreas, testis, colon, brain and small intestine, not detected in peripheral blood leukocytes, lymphoid organs, and most cell lines.,
