TNFSF8

CD153

CD153

Protein

CD153 (cluster of differentiation 153) also known as tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 8 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TNFSF8 gene.

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CD153 is a cytokine ligand for the TNF receptor CD30. It plays a role in the T cell-dependent anti-mycobacterial immune response.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Marín ND, García LF (January 2017). "The role of CD30 and CD153 (CD30L) in the anti-mycobacterial immune response". Tuberculosis (Edinburgh, Scotland). 102: 8–15. doi:10.1016/j.tube.2016.10.006. PMID 28061955.


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