Entrez Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the TNF-receptor superfamily. This receptor is expressed preferentially in the tissues enriched in lymphocytes, and it may play a role in regulating lymphocyte homeostasis. This receptor has been shown to stimulate NF-kappa B activity and regulate cell apoptosis. The signal transduction of this receptor is mediated by various death domain containing adaptor proteins. Knockout studies in mice suggested the role of this gene in the removal of self-reactive T cells in the thymus. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants of this gene encoding distinct isoforms have been reported, most of which are potentially secreted molecules. The alternative splicing of this gene in B and T cells encounters a programmed change upon T-cell activation, which predominantly produces full-length, membrane bound isoforms, and is thought to be involved in controlling lymphocyte proliferation induced by T-cell activation. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].
UniProt Summary: Receptor for TNFSF12/APO3L/TWEAK. Interacts directly with the adapter TRADD. Mediates activation of NF-kappa-B and induces apoptosis. May play a role in regulating lymphocyte homeostasis.
Pfam DomainsGO Terms
Pfam Domains
Death
GO Terms
tumor necrosis factor-activated receptor activity
tumor necrosis factor-mediated signaling pathway
signaling receptor activity
cellular response to tumor necrosis factor
response to tumor necrosis factor
apoptotic signaling pathway
cytokine-mediated signaling pathway
apoptotic process
cellular response to cytokine stimulus
programmed cell death
cell death
response to cytokine
integral component of plasma membrane
regulation of apoptotic process
regulation of programmed cell death
regulation of cell death
extracellular region
CRISPR Data
Compound HitMost Correlated Genes in ChemogenomicsTissues where Essential in the Avana Dataset (DepMap 20Q1)