Definition: A member of tumor necrosis factor superfamily found on MACROPHAGES; DENDRITIC CELLS and T-LYMPHOCYTES. It occurs as transmembrane protein that can be cleaved to release a secreted form that specifically binds to TRANSMEMBRANE ACTIVATOR AND CAML INTERACTOR PROTEIN; and B CELL MATURATION ANTIGEN.
Other names TNF and APOL Related Leukocyte Expressed Ligand 2 ; TALL 2 Protein; TNF- and APOL-Related Leukocyte Expressed Ligand 2; TALL-2 Protein; APRIL Protein; A Proliferation Inducing Ligand Protein
