NCIt definition : Human IL6R wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 1q21 and is approximately
64 kb in length. This allele, which encodes interleukin-6 receptor subunit alpha protein,
plays a role in the mediation of both the immune response and hematopoiesis.;
NCIt note : Two isoforms of the IL6R gene are expressed one has a transmembrane domain and the
other is a secreted molecule. Both IL6R gene products bind to the IL6 gene product.
The membrane bound isoform must be in a complex with the IL6ST gene product to initiate
signal transduction, while the soluble form is an agonist for IL6-mediated signaling.
(SwissProt);