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Receptors, Oncostatin M, Type II

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Definition: A subtype of oncostatin receptors that are formed by dimerization of ONCOSTATIN M RECEPTOR BETA SUBUNIT and CYTOKINE RECEPTOR GP130. They are activated specifically by ONCOSTATIN M and signal through interaction of their cytoplasmic domains with JANUS KINASES.     
Examples Cytokine Receptor gp130; Oncostatin M Receptor beta Subunit 		Other names Oncostatin M Type II Receptor

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