TRAIL receptor 1
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-008817
A protein on the surface of certain cells that binds another protein called TRAIL, which may kill some cancer cells. An increase in the amount or activity of TRAIL receptor 1 on cancer cells may kill more cells. Also called death receptor 4, DR4, TRAIL-R1, and tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 10A.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-008817 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | death receptor 4; DR4; TRAIL-R1; tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 10A |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A protein on the surface of certain cells that binds another protein called TRAIL, which may kill some cancer cells. An increase in the amount or activity of TRAIL receptor 1 on cancer cells may kill more cells. Also called death receptor 4, DR4, TRAIL-R1, and tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 10A.",
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"tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 10A"
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"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/trail-receptor-1/"
}
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