Cloning and characterization of GITR ligand.
Genes Immun
; 4(8): 564-9, 2003 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-14647196
ABSTRACT
The gene encoding the natural ligand of murine glucocorticoid-induced tumor necrosis factor receptor (GITR) was cloned and characterized. The putative GITR ligand (GITRL) is composed of 173 amino acids with features resembling those of type II membrane proteins and is 51% identical to the human activation-inducible TNF receptor (AITR) ligand, TL6. Expression of the GITRL is restricted to immature and mature splenic dendritic cells. GITRL binds GITR expressed on HEK 293 cells and triggers NF-kappaB activation. Functional studies reveal that soluble CD8-GITRL prevents CD4+CD25+ regulatory T-cell-mediated suppressive activities.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Carrier Proteins
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Gene Expression
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Receptors, Nerve Growth Factor
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Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Genes Immun
Year:
2003
Document type:
Article