This gene was identified by its overexpression specifically in herpesvirus samimiri-transformed T cells. The encoded protein is a member of the IL10 family of cytokines. It is a secreted protein and may function as a homodimer. This protein is thought to contribute to the transformed phenotype of T cells after infection by herpesvirus samimiri. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],induction:By Herpesvirus saimiri infection.,online information:Interleukin-26 entry,similarity:Belongs to the IL-10 family.,subunit:Homodimer.,tissue specificity:Expressed in HVS transformed T-cells but not other T-cell lines or primary stimulated T-cells.,
