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Biological Factors > Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins > Cytokines > Tumor Necrosis Factors > RANK Ligand
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... > Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Peptides > Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins > Cytokines > Tumor Necrosis Factors > RANK Ligand

Preferred term

RANK Ligand  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Antigen, CD254
  • CD254 Antigen
  • Differentiation Factor, Osteoclast
  • OPGL Protein
  • Osteoclast Differentiation Factor
  • Osteoprotegerin Ligand
  • RANKL Protein
  • Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor kappa B Ligand
  • Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor kappaB Ligand
  • Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappa B Ligand
  • Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappaB Ligand
  • TNF Superfamily, Member 11
  • TRANCE Protein
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor Ligand Superfamily Member 11
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor Related Activation Induced Cytokine
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-Related Activation-Induced Cytokine

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2007(1997)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D053245

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