Interleukin-27 Subunit Beta

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

**Definition:** Interleukin-27 subunit beta (229 aa, ~25 kDa) is encoded by the human EBI3 gene. This protein plays a role in the regulation of cytokine expression, the modulation of inflammation and the stimulation of innate immunity.

**Synonyms:** - EBI3 - EBV-Induced Gene 3 Protein - Epstein-Barr Virus-Induced Gene 3 Protein - IL-27 Subunit Beta - IL-27B - IL27B