A tumor necrosis factor superfamily member that plays a role in the regulation of B-LYMPHOCYTE survival. It occurs as a membrane-bound protein that is cleaved to release an biologically active soluble form with specificity to TRANSMEMBRANE ACTIVATOR AND CAML INTERACTOR PROTEIN; B-CELL ACTIVATION FACTOR RECEPTOR; and B-CELL MATURATION ANTIGEN.
Also Known As:
B Cell Activating Factor; B Lymphocyte Stimulator; B-Lymphocyte Activating Factor; BLyS Protein; CD257 Antigen; TALL-1 Protein; THANK Protein; TNF Superfamily, Member 13b; TNF and APOL-Related Leukocyte Expressed Ligand 1; TNFSF13B Protein; Activating Factor, B-Cell; Activating Factor, B-Lymphocyte; Antigen, CD257; B Lymphocyte Activating Factor; TALL 1 Protein; TNF and APOL Related Leukocyte Expressed Ligand 1; Antigens, CD257; BAFF Ligand; CD257 Antigens; Tumor Necrosis Factor Ligand Superfamily Member 13b