Gene: TNFSF18

Alternate names for this Gene: AITRL|GITRL|TL6|TNLG2A|hGITRL

Gene Summary: 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.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 1

Location in Chromosome : 1q25.1

Description of this Gene: TNF superfamily member 18

Type of Gene: protein-coding