Revvity HTRF Mouse IFNβ Detection Kit, 100,000 Assay Points

Type I interferons, interferon alpha (IFN-α) and interferon beta (IFN-β), play essential roles in the innate immune response to viral infections. IFN-β is produced by fibroblasts, macrophages, and dendritic cells, as well as endothelial cells. The expression of the IFN-β gene is controlled by transcription factors like IRF-3, c-Jun/ATF-2, and NF-kappaB downstream of Pattern Recognition Receptors, for example Toll-like receptors. In particular, IFN-β is the primary functional readout of cGas-cGAMP-STING pathway activation. Once secreted, IFN-β binds and activates the IFNAR1/IFNAR2 receptor complex, which relies on STAT1/2 transcription factors. Phosphorylated STAT1/2 leads to the induction of anti-viral gene expression.