Recombinant Human Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 10A (TNFRSF10A), Truncated

Uniprot Id

O00220

Target Species

Human

Target Name

TNFRSF10A

Target Full Name

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 10A

Target Function

Receptor for the cytotoxic ligand TNFSF10/TRAIL. The adapter molecule FADD recruits caspase-8 to the activated receptor. The resulting death-inducing signaling complex (DISC) performs caspase-8 proteolytic activation which initiates the subsequent cascade of caspases (aspartate-specific cysteine proteases) mediating apoptosis. Promotes the activation of NF-kappa-B.

Target Subcellular Location

Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Membrane raft. Cytoplasm, cytosol.

Target Tissue Specificity

Widely expressed. High levels are found in spleen, peripheral blood leukocytes, small intestine and thymus, but also in K-562 erythroleukemia cells, MCF-7 breast carcinoma cells and activated T-cells.

Target Synonyms

TNFRSF10A; APO2; DR4; TRAILR1; Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 10A; Death receptor 4; TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand receptor 1; TRAIL receptor 1; TRAIL-R1; CD antigen CD261

Target Background

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the TNF-receptor superfamily. This receptor is activated by tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis inducing ligand (TNFSF10/TRAIL), and thus transduces cell death signal and induces cell apoptosis. Studies with FADD-deficient mice suggested that FADD, a death domain containing adaptor protein, is required for the apoptosis mediated by this protein.