Alternative Names
apoptosis (APO-1) antigen ligand 1; Apoptosis antigen ligand; APT1LG1CD95L; APTL; CD178 antigen; CD178; CD95L; CD95-L; Fas antigen ligand; Fas ligand (TNF superfamily, member 6); Fas Ligand; FASLCD95 ligand; FASLG; TNFSF6
Background
Fas ligand is also known as FasL, CD178, CD95L, or TNFSF6, is a homotrimeric type-II transmembrane protein that belongs to the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) family. Its ability to induce apoptosis in target cells plays an important role in the development, homeostasis, and function of the immune system. Interaction of FAS with fas Ligand is critical in triggering apoptosis of some types of cells such as lymphocytes. Fas Ligand may be involved in cytotoxic T-cell mediated apoptosis and in T-cell development. TNFRSF6/FAS-mediated apoptosis may have a role in the induction of peripheral tolerance, in the antigen-stimulated suicide of mature T-cells, or both.
Note
For Research Use Only , Not for Diagnostic Use.
