IRF-1 and IRF-2 as regulators of the interferon system and cell growth.
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1995-10-01
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Interferons (IFNs) are families of cytokines which have been discovered and extensively characterized in the context of host defense against viral infections. We have discovered two structurally related transcription factors, Interferon regulatory factor-1 (IRF-1) and IRF-2. These two factors, however, function not only as regulators of the IFN system, but are also key transcription factors in the regulation of cell cycle and apoptosis. These studies uncover a complex gene transcription network, by which the fate of cellular responses are determined depending on how the IRF transcription factors function in conjunction with other factors, and on the promoters of distinct genes under different conditions of the cells.
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Taniguchi T. IRF-1 and IRF-2 as regulators of the interferon system and cell growth. Indian Journal of Biochemistry & Biophysics. 1995 Oct; 32(5): 235-9