IFN-γ R β chain is a 65 kD type I transmembrane protein, also known as accessory factor (AF-1) or IFN-γRII. IFN-γ receptor is composed of an IFN-γ R β chain (CDw119) and a β chain. They are members of the class II cytokine receptor family. The a chain is required for ligand binding and ligand trafficking to the cells and also plays some role in signal transduction. The β chain is critical for delivering IFN-γ mediated pleiotropic signals. IFN-γ R β chain is broadly expressed on a variety of cells at low levels and upregulated on some activated B cells.