Author: V. Dimov, M.D.
Reviewer: S. Randhawa, M.D.
A tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) is a cytokine receptor that binds tumor necrosis factors (TNF). There are many TNF receptors grouped in a "family" called tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily or TNFRSF.
Some CDs are members of the TNFRSF:
CD27 - CD27 expression on allergen-specific T cells may be a new surrogate for successful allergen-specific immunotherapy (JACI, 2012).
CD30
CD40
FAS
CD120
CD134
CD137
This video describes the process by which apoptosis is activated by T cells. This video is from: Janeway's Immunobiology, 7th Edition Murphy, Travers, & Walport. Source: Garland Science.
References
Cluster of differentiation (CD) of leukocytes
Tumor necrosis factor receptor. Wikipedia.
Published: 05/18/2009
Updated: 01/18/2012
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