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