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Preferred term

Lymphotoxin alpha1, beta2 Heterotrimer  

Type

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Definition

  • A heterotrimer complex consisting of one molecule of LYMPHOTOXIN-ALPHA and two molecules of the LYMPHOTOXIN-BETA. It is anchored to the cell surface via the transmembrane domains of the lymphotoxin-beta component and has specificity for the LYMPHOTOXIN BETA RECEPTOR. The lymphotoxin alpha1, beta2 heterotrimer plays a role in regulating lymphoid ORGANOGENESIS and the differentiation of certain subsets of NATURAL KILLER CELLS.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Lymphotoxin alpha1beta2
  • Lymphotoxin alphabeta
  • Lymphotoxin alphabeta Heterotrimer

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KGLPFKBM-2

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