CD27 Antibody – Mouse Monoclonal

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the TNF-receptor superfamily. This receptor is required for generation and long-term maintenance of T cell immunity. It binds to ligand CD70, and plays a key role in regulating B-cell activation and immunoglobulin synthesis. This receptor transduces signals that lead to the activation of NF-kappaB and MAPK8/JNK. Adaptor proteins TRAF2 and TRAF5 have been shown to mediate the signaling process of this receptor. CD27-binding protein (SIVA), a proapoptotic protein, can bind to this receptor and is thought to play an important role in the apoptosis induced by this receptor. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

CD27: Receptor for CD70/CD27L. May play a role in survival of activated T-cells. May play a role in apoptosis through association with SIVA1.

Protein type: Membrane protein, integral; Apoptosis; Receptor, cytokine

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 12p13

Cellular Component: integral to plasma membrane; extracellular region; external side of plasma membrane

Molecular Function: protein binding; transmembrane receptor activity; caspase inhibitor activity

Biological Process: release of cytoplasmic sequestered NF-kappaB; response to ethanol; cell surface receptor linked signal transduction; positive regulation of JNK cascade; positive regulation of B cell differentiation; negative regulation of caspase activity; immunoglobulin mediated immune response; negative regulation of apoptosis

Disease: Lymphoproliferative Syndrome 2