Fas Ligand Protein

FasL-protein

Engelsk definition

A transmembrane protein belonging to the tumor necrosis factor superfamily that was originally discovered on cells of the lymphoid-myeloid lineage, including activated T-LYMPHOCYTES and NATURAL KILLER CELLS. It plays an important role in immune homeostasis and cell-mediated toxicity by binding to the FAS RECEPTOR and triggering APOPTOSIS.

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Engelska synonymer

CD95L — Fas Ligand (FasL) — FasL Protein — TNF Superfamily, Member 6 — CD178 Antigen — Antigen, CD178 — Antigens, CD178 — Fas Ligand — Tumor Necrosis Factor Ligand Superfamily Member 6 — CD178 Antigens — CD95 Antigen Ligand — CD95 Ligand