An interleukin-1 receptor subtype that competes with the INTERLEUKIN-1 RECEPTOR TYPE I for binding to INTERLEUKIN-1ALPHA and INTERLEUKIN-1BETA. The interleukin-1 type II receptor appears to lack signal transduction capability. Therefore it may act as a "decoy" receptor that modulates the activity of its ligands. Both membrane-bound and soluble forms of the receptor have been identified.
Also Known As:
Receptors, Interleukin-1 Type II; Interleukin-1 Receptor, Type 2; Interleukin-1 Receptors Type II; Interleukin 1 Receptor Type II; Interleukin 1 Receptor, Type 2; Interleukin 1 Receptors Type II; Receptors, Interleukin 1 Type II; Antigens, CDw121b; CDw121b Antigens; Interleukin-1 Receptor Type II