A tumor necrosis factor receptor family member that is specific for RANK LIGAND and plays a role in bone homeostasis by regulating osteoclastogenesis. It also expressed on DENDRITIC CELLS where is plays a role in regulating dendritic cell survival. Signaling by the activated receptor occurs through its association with TNF RECEPTOR-ASSOCIATED FACTORS.
Also Known As:
TRANCE-R; NF-KappaB Receptor Activator; RANK Protein; Receptor Activator of NF-kappa B; Receptor Activator of NF-kappaB; Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappaB; TNFRSF11A Protein; TRANCE Receptor; Activator, NF-KappaB Receptor; NF Kappa B Receptor Activator; NF KappaB Receptor Activator; Receptor Activator of NF kappa B; Receptor Activator of NF kappaB; Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor kappa B; Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor kappaB; Receptor Activator, NF-KappaB; TRANCE R; NF-Kappa B Receptor Activator; Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor, Member 11a; Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily, Member 11a