TRAIL-R1 Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the TNF-receptor superfamily. This receptor is activated by tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis inducing ligand (TNFSF10/TRAIL), and thus transduces cell death signal and induces cell apoptosis. Studies with FADD-deficient mice suggested that FADD, a death domain containing adaptor protein, is required for the apoptosis mediated by this protein. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

TRAIL-R1: Receptor for the cytotoxic ligand TNFSF10/TRAIL. The adapter molecule FADD recruits caspase-8 to the activated receptor. The resulting death-inducing signaling complex (DISC) performs caspase-8 proteolytic activation which initiates the subsequent cascade of caspases (aspartate-specific cysteine proteases) mediating apoptosis. Promotes the activation of NF- kappa-B.

Protein type: Membrane protein, integral

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 8p21

Cellular Component: integral to membrane; plasma membrane

Molecular Function: protein binding; protease binding; death receptor activity; TRAIL binding; receptor activity; transcription factor binding

Biological Process: caspase activation; induction of apoptosis via death domain receptors; apoptosis; activation of NF-kappaB-inducing kinase; signal transduction