Interleukin-23 receptor (IL23R)

Associates with IL12RB1 to form the interleukin-23 receptor. Binds IL23 and mediates T-cells, NK cells and possibly certain macrophage/myeloid cells stimulation probably through activation of the Jak-Stat signaling cascade.

IL23 functions in innate and adaptive immunity and might take part in acute response to infection in peripheral tissues. IL23 might cause autoimmune inflammatory diseases and be important for tumorigenesis.