Cytokine that binds to CD27. Plays a role in T-cell activation. Induces the proliferation of costimulated T-cells and enhances the generation of cytolytic T-cells.
Molecular and biological characterization of a ligand for CD27 defines a new family of cytokines with homology to tumor necrosis factor.Goodwin R.G., Alderson M.R., Smith C.A., Armitage R.J., Vandenbos T., Jerzy R., Tough T.W., Schoenborn M.A., David-Smith T., Hennen K., Falk B., Cosman D., Baker E., Sutherland G.R., Grabstein K.H., Farrah T., Giri J.G., Beckmann M.P.Cell 73:447-456(1993)
Research Topic:Cancer