RANK Ligand
A transmembrane protein belonging to the tumor necrosis factor superfamily that specifically binds RECEPTOR ACTIVATOR OF NUCLEAR FACTOR-KAPPA B and OSTEOPROTEGERIN. It plays an important role in regulating OSTEOCLAST differentiation and activation.
Year introduced: 2007(1997)
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Tree Number(s): D12.644.276.374.750.562, D12.776.467.374.750.562, D23.529.374.750.562
MeSH Unique ID: D053245
Entry Terms:
- OPGL Protein
- Osteoclast Differentiation Factor
- Differentiation Factor, Osteoclast
- Osteoprotegerin Ligand
- TRANCE Protein
- Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappaB Ligand
- Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor kappaB Ligand
- Tumor Necrosis Factor Ligand Superfamily Member 11
- TNF Superfamily, Member 11
- RANKL Protein
- Tumor Necrosis Factor-Related Activation-Induced Cytokine
- Tumor Necrosis Factor Related Activation Induced Cytokine
- CD254 Antigen
- Antigen, CD254
- Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappa B Ligand
- Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor kappa B Ligand
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