TNFSF13B

Full Name: TNF Superfamily Member 13b

BACKGROUND: The protein encoded by this gene is a cytokine that belongs to the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) ligand family. This cytokine is a ligand for receptors TNFRSF13B/TACI, TNFRSF17/BCMA, and TNFRSF13C/BAFFR. This cytokine is expressed in B cell lineage cells, and acts as a potent B cell activator. It has been also shown to play an important role in the proliferation and differentiation of B cells. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been identified.

Synonyms: TNF Superfamily Member 13b; Tumor Necrosis Factor (Ligand) Superfamily, Member 13b; Dendritic Cell-Derived TNF-Like Molecule; B-Cell-Activating Factor; TNFSF20; TALL-1; TALL1; ZTNF4; BAFF; BLYS; Tumor Necrosis Factor (Ligand) Superfamily, Member 20; Tumor Necrosis Factor Ligand Superfamily Member 13B; TNF- And APOL-Related Leukocyte Expressed Ligand 1; TNF And ApoL-Related Leukocyte Expressed Ligand 1; Tumor Necrosis Factor Superfamily Member 13b