CD137L Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

The protein encoded by this gene is a cytokine that belongs to the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) ligand family. This transmembrane cytokine is a bidirectional signal transducer that acts as a ligand for TNFRSF9/4-1BB, which is a costimulatory receptor molecule in T lymphocytes. This cytokine and its receptor are involved in the antigen presentation process and in the generation of cytotoxic T cells. The receptor TNFRSF9/4-1BB is absent from resting T lymphocytes but rapidly expressed upon antigenic stimulation. The ligand encoded by this gene, TNFSF9/4-1BBL, has been shown to reactivate anergic T lymphocytes in addition to promoting T lymphocyte proliferation. This cytokine has also been shown to be required for the optimal CD8 responses in CD8 T cells. This cytokine is expressed in carcinoma cell lines, and is thought to be involved in T cell-tumor cell interaction.[provided by RefSeq, Oct 2008]

TNFL9: Cytokine that binds to TNFRSF9. Induces the proliferation of activated peripheral blood T-cells. May have a role in activation-induced cell death (AICD). May play a role in cognate interactions between T-cells and B-cells/macrophages. Belongs to the tumor necrosis factor family.

Protein type: Cell cycle regulation; Membrane protein, integral; Cytokine; Apoptosis

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 19p13.3

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

Molecular Function: cytokine activity; tumor necrosis factor receptor binding; receptor binding

Biological Process: cell proliferation; positive regulation of interferon-gamma production; positive regulation of cytotoxic T cell differentiation; cell-cell signaling; apoptosis; positive regulation of interleukin-12 production; positive regulation of interleukin-6 production; immune response; myeloid dendritic cell differentiation; signal transduction; positive regulation of activated T cell proliferation