Recombinant Human Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 18 (TNFRSF18), Truncated

Uniprot Id

Q9Y5U5

Target Species

Human

Target Name

TNFRSF18

Target Full Name

Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 18

Target Function

Receptor for TNFSF18. Seems to be involved in interactions between activated T-lymphocytes and endothelial cells and in the regulation of T-cell receptor-mediated cell death. Mediated NF-kappa-B activation via the TRAF2/NIK pathway.

Target Subcellular Location

[Isoform 1]: Cell membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein.; [Isoform 2]: Secreted.

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed in lymph node, peripheral blood leukocytes and weakly in spleen.

Target Synonyms

Activation inducible TNFR family receptor; Activation-inducible TNFR family receptor; AITR; CD357; GITR; GITR D; GITR-D; GITRD; Glucocorticoid induced TNFR related protein; glucocorticoid-induced tnf receptor ligand; glucocorticoid-induced tnf receptors ligand; Glucocorticoid-induced TNFR-related protein; TNF receptor superfamily activation inducible protein; TNFRSF 18; TNFRSF18; TNR18_HUMAN; Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 18; Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 18 precursor

Target Background

This gene encodes a member of the TNF-receptor superfamily. The encoded receptor has been shown to have increased expression upon T-cell activation, and it is thought to play a key role in dominant immunological self-tolerance maintained by CD25(+)CD4(+) regulatory T cells. Knockout studies in mice also suggest the role of this receptor is in the regulation of CD3-driven T-cell activation and programmed cell death. Three alternatively spliced transcript variants of this gene encoding distinct isoforms have been reported.