CD30 / TNFRSF8 (TNFRSF8) Antibody – Mouse Monoclonal

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the TNF-receptor superfamily. This receptor is expressed by activated, but not by resting, T and B cells. TRAF2 and TRAF5 can interact with this receptor, and mediate the signal transduction that leads to the activation of NF-kappaB. This receptor is a positive regulator of apoptosis, and also has been shown to limit the proliferative potential of autoreactive CD8 effector T cells and protect the body against autoimmunity. Two alternatively spliced transcript variants of this gene encoding distinct isoforms have been reported. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

TNFRSF8: Receptor for TNFSF8/CD30L. May play a role in the regulation of cellular growth and transformation of activated lymphoblasts. Regulates gene expression through activation of NF- kappa-B. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative initiation.

Protein type: Membrane protein, integral; Receptor, misc.

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 1p36

Cellular Component: integral to plasma membrane

Molecular Function: transmembrane receptor activity; tumor necrosis factor receptor activity

Biological Process: immune response; inflammatory response; multicellular organismal development; negative regulation of cell proliferation; positive regulation of apoptosis; positive regulation of TRAIL biosynthetic process; positive regulation of tumor necrosis factor biosynthetic process; response to lipopolysaccharide; signal transduction