IL26, Official Symbol IL26provided by HGNC Official Full Name interleukin 26provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:17119 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000111536 MIM:605679; AllianceGenome:HGNC:17119 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as AK155; IL-26 Summary This gene was identified by its overexpression specifically in herpesvirus samimiri-transformed T cells. The encoded protein is a member of the IL10 family of cytokines. It is a secreted protein and may function as a homodimer. This protein is thought to contribute to the transformed phenotype of T cells after infection by herpesvirus samimiri. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] Expression Low expression observed in reference dataset See more Orthologs all