TNFSF18

The protein encoded by this gene is a cytokine that belongs to the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) ligand family. This cytokine is a ligand for receptor TNFRSF18/AITR/GITR. It has been shown to modulate T lymphocyte survival in peripheral tissues. This cytokine is also found to be expressed in endothelial cells, and is thought to be important for interaction between T lymphocytes and endothelial cells. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

TNFSF18 Gene(Protein Coding) TNF Superfamily Member 18

Cytokine that binds to TNFRSF18/AITR/GITR. Regulates T-cell responses. Can function as costimulator and lower the threshold for T-cell activation and T-cell proliferation. Important for interactions between activated T-lymphocytes and endothelial cells. Mediates activation of NF-kappa-B. Triggers increased phosphorylation of STAT1 and up-regulates expression of VCAM1 and ICAM1 (PubMed:23892569).
Promotes leukocyte adhesion to endothelial cells (PubMed:23892569).
Regulates migration of monocytes from the splenic reservoir to sites of inflammation (By similarity).

Biological Process adaptive immune response Source:UniProtKB-KW
Biological Process cell-cell signaling Source:ProtInc1 Publication
Biological Process negative regulation of apoptotic process Source:ProtInc1 Publication
Biological Process negative regulation of T-helper 17 cell lineage commitment Source:Ensembl
Biological Process positive regulation of cell adhesion Source:UniProtKB1 Publication
Biological Process positive regulation of inflammatory response Source:Ensembl
Biological Process positive regulation of leukocyte migration Source:UniProtKB1 Publication
Biological Process positive regulation of macrophage chemotaxis Source:Ensembl
Biological Process positive regulation of monocyte chemotaxis Source:Ensembl
Biological Process positive regulation of NF-kappaB transcription factor activity Source:UniProtKB
Biological Process positive regulation of tyrosine phosphorylation of STAT protein Source:UniProtKB1 Publication
Biological Process regulation of dendritic cell chemotaxis Source:Ensembl
Biological Process regulation of protein-containing complex assembly Source:Ensembl
Biological Process regulation of T cell proliferation Source:UniProtKB
Biological Process signal transduction Source:ProtInc1 Publication
Biological Process T cell proliferation involved in immune response Source:UniProtKB
Biological Process tumor necrosis factor-mediated signaling pathway Source:UniProtKB

Cell membrane

Cytoplasmic: 1-27
Helical: 28-48
Extracellular: 49-177