Definition: A tumor necrosis factor superfamily member that plays a role in the regulation of B-LYMPHOCYTE survival. It occurs as a membrane-bound protein that is cleaved to release an biologically active soluble form with specificity to TRANSMEMBRANE ACTIVATOR AND CAML INTERACTOR PROTEIN; B-CELL ACTIVATION FACTOR RECEPTOR; and B-CELL MATURATION ANTIGEN.
Other names TNF and APOL Related Leukocyte Expressed Ligand 1; TALL 1 Protein; B Lymphocyte Activating Factor; Antigen, CD257; Activating Factor, B-Lymphocyte; Activating Factor, B-Cell; TNF and APOL-Related Leukocyte Expressed Ligand 1; TNF Superfamily, Member 13b; THANK Protein; TALL-1 Protein; CD257 Antigen; BLyS Protein; B-Lymphocyte Activating Factor; B Lymphocyte Stimulator; B Cell Activating Factor; Tumor Necrosis Factor Ligand Superfamily Member 13; CD257 Antigens; BAFF Ligand; Antigens, CD257
