TRAF5 Antibody – Mouse Monoclonal

The scaffold protein encoded by this gene is a member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor (TRAF) protein family and contains a meprin and TRAF homology (MATH) domain, a RING-type zinc finger, and two TRAF-type zinc fingers. TRAF proteins are associated with, and mediate signal transduction from members of the TNF receptor superfamily. This protein is one of the components of a multiple protein complex which binds to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor cytoplasmic domains and mediates TNF-induced activation. Alternate transcriptional splice variants have been characterized. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

TRAF5: Adapter protein and signal transducer that links members of the tumor necrosis factor receptor family to different signaling pathways by association with the receptor cytoplasmic domain and kinases. Mediates activation of NF-kappa-B and probably JNK. Seems to be involved in apoptosis. Belongs to the TNF receptor-associated factor family. A subfamily.

Protein type: Adaptor/scaffold; Ubiquitin conjugating system

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 1q32

Cellular Component: centrosome; internal side of plasma membrane; cytoplasm; cytosol

Molecular Function: protein binding; signal transducer activity; zinc ion binding; ubiquitin protein ligase binding; thioesterase binding; ubiquitin-protein ligase activity

Biological Process: regulation of apoptosis; positive regulation of I-kappaB kinase/NF-kappaB cascade; apoptosis; positive regulation of cell proliferation; protein ubiquitination; positive regulation of transcription factor activity; signal transduction; activation of NF-kappaB transcription factor