Interleukin-26

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

**Definition:** Interleukin-26 (171 aa, ~20 kDa) is encoded by the human IL26 gene. This protein is involved in inflammation, mucosal immunity and the regulation of intestinal epithelial cell proliferation.

**Synonyms:** - IL-26 - IL26 - Interleukin 26 - Protein AK155