Cytokine Receptor Antagonists

Cytokine receptors are a large family of receptors that are grouped into six categories: type I, type II, immunoglobulin superfamily, tumor necrosis factor family, chemokine and TGF-β receptors.

1. Type I cytokine receptors: include the IL-2 receptor, growth hormone receptor and erythropoietin receptor, are linked to JAK tyrosine kinases.
2. Type II cytokine receptors: include interferon receptors are also linked to JAK tyrosine kinases.
3. Immunoglobulin superfamily receptors: also classed ...