HVEM-Fc (TNFRSF14) Human Active Protein

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) ligand family. This protein is a ligand for TNFRSF14, which is a member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, and which is also known as a herpesvirus entry mediator (HVEM). This protein may function as a costimulatory factor for the activation of lymphoid cells and as a deterrent to infection by herpesvirus. This protein has been shown to stimulate the proliferation of T cells, and trigger apoptosis of various tumor cells. This protein is also reported to prevent tumor necrosis factor alpha mediated apoptosis in primary hepatocyte. Two alternatively spliced transcript variant encoding distinct isoforms have been reported. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

TNFSF14: Cytokine that binds to TNFRSF3/LTBR. Binding to the decoy receptor TNFRSF6B modulates its effects. Activates NFKB, stimulates the proliferation of T-cells, and inhibits growth of the adenocarcinoma HT-29. Acts as a receptor for Herpes simplex virus. Belongs to the tumor necrosis factor family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Cytokine; Inhibitor; Membrane protein, integral

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 19p13.3

Cellular Component: extracellular space; cytoplasm; plasma membrane; integral to membrane

Molecular Function: protein binding; caspase inhibitor activity; cytokine activity; tumor necrosis factor receptor binding; receptor binding

Biological Process: release of cytoplasmic sequestered NF-kappaB; T cell proliferation; T cell activation; apoptosis; T cell costimulation; T cell homeostasis; immune response; negative regulation of caspase activity; signal transduction; positive regulation of myoblast differentiation