Interleukin-2 Receptor

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Receptor

**Definition:** A heterotrimeric protein found on the cell surface of immune cells that binds to interleukin-2. This receptor is comprised of alpha, beta and gamma subunits; the alpha and beta subunits bind interleukin-2 while the downstream ligand-dependent signaling is mediated by the gamma subunit.

**Synonyms:** - High Affinity Interleukin-2 Receptor - IL-2 Receptor - IL-2R - IL2 Receptor - IL2R - Interleukin 2 Receptor