Uses
Monoclonal Anti-TRAIL antibody produced in mouse has been used in fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS).
General Description
Tumour necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) is a member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) cytokine family. This ligand is a type II transmembrane protein that contains a short cytoplasmic N-terminal domain and a long C-terminal extracellular receptor-binding domain. TRAIL is highly expressed in immune system cells. The TRAIL gene is located on the human chromosome at 3q26.31.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Tumour necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) binds to TRAIL 1 & 2 receptors and induces apoptosis. This ligand is involved in the homeostasis of T-cells and natural killer (NK) cells. TRAIL also aids in the T-cell-mediated killing of virus-infected cells and oncogenic transformed cells.
