TNFRSF14 Antibody – Mouse Monoclonal

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the TNF-receptor superfamily. This receptor was identified as a cellular mediator of herpes simplex virus (HSV) entry. Binding of HSV viral envelope glycoprotein D (gD) to this receptor protein has been shown to be part of the viral entry mechanism. The cytoplasmic region of this receptor was found to bind to several TRAF family members, which may mediate the signal transduction pathways that activate the immune response. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Function: Receptor for BTLA. Receptor for TNFSF14/LIGHT and homotrimeric TNFSF1/lymphotoxin-alpha. Involved in lymphocyte activation. Plays an important role in HSV pathogenesis because it enhanced the entry of several wild-type HSV strains of both serotypes into CHO cells, and mediated HSV entry into activated human T-cells. Ref.1

Subunit structure: Interacts with TRAF2, TRAF3 and TRAF5. Interacts with herpes simplex virus 1 (HHV-1) and herpes simplex virus 1 (HHV-2) envelope glycoprotein D; functions as an entry receptor for these viruses. Ref.12 Ref.13 Ref.14

Subcellular location: Membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein

Probable.

Tissue specificity: Widely expressed, with the highest expression in lung, spleen and thymus.

Post-translational modification: N-glycosylated. Ref.16

Sequence similarities: Contains 3 TNFR-Cys repeats.