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Entrez GeneID

Gene Name

TNFSF14

Gene Alias

CD258, HVEML, LIGHT, LTg, TR2

Gene Description

tumor necrosis factor (ligand) superfamily, member 14

Omim ID

Gene Ontology

Gene Summary

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) ligand family. This protein is a ligand for TNFRSF14, which is a member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, and which is also known as a herpesvirus entry mediator (HVEM). This protein may function as a costimulatory factor for the activation of lymphoid cells and as a deterrent to infection by herpesvirus. This protein has been shown to stimulate the proliferation of T cells, and trigger apoptosis of various tumor cells. This protein is also reported to prevent tumor necrosis factor alpha mediated apoptosis in primary hepatocyte. Two alternatively spliced transcript variant encoding distinct isoforms have been reported. [provided by RefSeq

Other Designations

delta transmembrane LIGHT|herpesvirus entry mediator A|ligand for herpesvirus entry mediator|tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily, member 14|tumor necrosis factor receptor-like 2|tumor necrosis factor superfamily member LIGHT