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.
应用类型
WB
免疫原
KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 114-143 amino acids from the Central region of human TNFSF18.
