Background:
Mammalian Interferon gamma is mainly produced by T lymphocytes and NK cells. It is a pleiotropic cytokine involved in the regulation of nearly all phases of immune and inflammatory responses,including the activation,growth and differentiation of T cell,B cells,macrophages,NK cells and other cell types such as endothelial cells and fibroblasts. It has weak antiviral and antiproliferative activity,and poteniates the antiviral and anti tumor effects of IFN alpha / beta (type I interferon). It is upregulated by IL2,FGF basic,EGF and downregulated by vitamin D3 or DMN. Labile at pH 2.