Interferon Beta

**Semantic type:** Immunologic Factor

**Definition:** Interferon beta (187 aa, ~22 kDa) is encoded by the human IFNB1 gene. This protein plays a role in interferon signaling and host defense.

**Synonyms:** - Beta Interferon - Beta-Interferon - Endogenous Interferon Beta - Fibroblast Interferon - IFN-Beta - IFNB1 - Interferon Beta 1 - Interferon Beta, Natural - Interferon, Beta - Natural human interferon beta