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Is STAT1 a cytokine?
Is STAT1 a cytokine?
emma_grayson_journalist
Sat Nov 09 2024
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I'm currently studying biology and came across the term STAT1. I'm wondering if it falls under the category of cytokines. Could someone clarify if STAT1 is indeed a cytokine?
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Enrico
Mon Nov 11 2024
It is integral to the function of both type I and type II interferon (IFN) signaling.
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IncheonBeautyBloomingRadianceGlow
Mon Nov 11 2024
Signal transducer and activator of transcription 1, known as STAT1, plays a crucial role in multiple inflammatory cytokine signaling pathways.
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CherryBlossom
Sun Nov 10 2024
STAT1 is activated by various cytokines, initiating a cascade of responses within the cell.
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Giulia
Sun Nov 10 2024
Upon activation, STAT1 dimerizes and translocates to the nucleus.
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CryptoWanderer
Sun Nov 10 2024
In the nucleus, STAT1 binds to specific DNA sequences, promoting the transcription of genes involved in inflammatory responses.
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