RANK ligand
From Ganfyd
Receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand is an osteoclast differentiation and activation factor which also augments the ability of dendritic cells to cause T-cell proliferation. It is coded by the TNFSF11 gene at 13q14 which has variants associated with osteoporosis risk.
Common Name:RANK ligand
Other Names, such as IUPAC Name
Tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 11, receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand, TNF-related activation-induced cytokine, osteoprotegerin ligand, osteoclast differentiation factor, ODF, CD254
Biochemical Information
Molecular Structure
Important Issues in Man
Relevant Clinical Literature
UK Guidance
Other Wikis
Wikipedia on RANK ligand (Less technical, ? quality control)
