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4-1BB Ligand

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Definition: A membrane bound member of the TNF superfamily that is expressed on activated B-LYMPHOCYTES; MACROPHAGES; and DENDRITIC CELLS. The ligand is specific for the 4-1BB RECEPTOR and may play a role in inducing the proliferation of activated peripheral blood T-LYMPHOCYTES.      Other names 4 1BBL Protein; 4 1BB Ligand; Tumor Necrosis Factor (Ligand) Superfamily, Member; CD137 Ligand; 4-1BBL Protein; Tumor Necrosis Factor Ligand Superfamily Member 9
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Tnfsf9 protein, mouse  0   *4-1BB Ligand.
TNFSF9 protein, human  0   *4-1BB Ligand.

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