The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the type I cytokine receptor family. This receptor, with homology to gp130, is expressed on monocytes, and is involved in IL-31 signaling via activation of STAT-3 and STAT-5. It functions either as a monomer, or as part of a receptor complex with oncostatin M receptor (OSMR). Several alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been noted for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, Jun 2011],
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Function:
Function:Associates with OSMR to form the interleukin-31 receptor which activates STAT3 and to a lower extent STAT1 and STAT5. May function in skin immunity.,induction:Up-regulated in lesional keratinocytes of patients with atopic dermatitis. Up-regulated by IFNG and lipopolysaccharides.,PTM:N-glycosylated.,similarity:Belongs to the type I cytokine receptor family. Type 2 subfamily.,similarity:Contains 5 fibronectin type-III domains.,subunit:Heterodimer with OSMR. Interacts with JAK1 and STAT3.,tissue specificity:Expressed at low levels in testis, ovary, brain, prostate, placenta, thymus, bone marrow, trachea and skin. Detected in all of the myelomonocytic lineage. Expressed in CD14-and CD56-positive blood cells and by macrophages (at protein level).,
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Cellular Localization:
Cell membrane ; Single-pass type I membrane protein . Cell junction, synapse, presynaptic cell membrane . Cell projection, axon .
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Tissue Expression:
Expressed in CD14- and CD56-positive blood cells (PubMed:11877449). Expressed in macrophages (PubMed:16461143, PubMed:18439099). Expressed in keratinocytes (PubMed:21261663). Expressed in a subset of dorsal root ganglia neurons (at protein level) (PubMed:24373353). Expressed at low levels in testis, ovary, brain, prostate, placenta, thymus, bone marrow, trachea and skin (PubMed:15184896, PubMed:11877449, PubMed:14504285). Expressed in bronchial and alveolar epithelial cells and pulmonary fibroblasts (PubMed:18439099). Detected in all of the myelomonocytic lineage (PubMed:14504285). Isoform 6: Expressed at higher levels in lesional skin compared to healthy skin of atopic dermatitis patients (PubMed:24373353).