Death receptor 4
Protein found in humans
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Death receptor 4 (DR4), also known as TRAIL receptor 1 (TRAILR1) and tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 10A (TNFRSF10A), is a cell surface receptor of the TNF-receptor superfamily that binds TRAIL and mediates apoptosis.[5][6]
AliasesTNFRSF10A, APO2, CD261, DR4, TRAILR-1, TRAILR1, tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 10a, TNF receptor superfamily member 10a
External IDsOMIM: 603611; MGI: 1341090; HomoloGene: 129806; GeneCards: TNFRSF10A; OMA:TNFRSF10A - orthologs
Function
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the TNF-receptor superfamily. This receptor is activated by tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis inducing ligand (TNFSF10/TRAIL), and thus transduces cell death signal and induces cell apoptosis.[7]
Studies with FADD-deficient mice suggested that FADD, a death domain containing adaptor protein, is required for the apoptosis mediated by this protein.[8]