Preparation and Storage
Background: LIGHT/TNFSF14
Human LIGHT is a type II membrane protein that is a member of the TNF superfamily (TNFSF14). LIGHT is an acronym that stands for is homologous to Lymphotoxins, exhibits Inducible expression, and competes with HSV Glycoprotein D for HVEM, a receptor expressed by Tlymphocytes. LIGHT has also been called HVEM-L and LT-gamma.
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Long Name:
TNF Ligand Superfamily Member 14
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Entrez Gene IDs:
8740 (Human); 50930 (Mouse)
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Alternate Names:
CD258 antigen; CD258; delta transmembrane LIGHT; Herpes virus entry mediator ligand; Herpesvirus entry mediator ligand; HVEM-L; HVEMLherpesvirus entry mediator-ligand; ligand for herpesvirus entry mediator; LIGHT; LIGHTherpesvirus entry mediator A; LTg; TNFSF14; TR2; tumor necrosis factor (ligand) superfamily, member 14; tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 14; tumor necrosis factor receptor-like 2; tumor necrosis factor superfamily member LIGHT