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Fas cell surface death receptor

El FAS gene provides instructions for making a protein that is involved in cell signaling. Three FAS proteins group together to form a structure called a trimer, which then interacts with other molecules to perform its signaling function. This signaling initiates a process called a caspase cascade. The caspase cascade is a series of steps that results in the self-destruction of cells (apoptosis) when they are not needed.

Normal function

El FAS gene provides instructions for making a protein that is involved in cell signaling. Three FAS proteins group together to form a structure called a trimer, which then interacts with other molecules to perform its signaling function. This signaling initiates a process called a caspase cascade. The caspase cascade is a series of steps that results in the self-destruction of cells (apoptosis) when they are not needed.

Conditions referring to this gene or chromosome

Otros nombres

APO-1

apo-1 antigen

APO-1 cell surface antigen

apoptosis antigen 1

apoptosis-mediating surface antigen FAS

APT1

CD95

CD95 antigen

Fas (TNF receptor superfamily, member 6)

Fas AMA

Fas antigen

FAS1

FASLG receptor

TNFRSF6

TNR6_HUMAN

tumour necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 6

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  • 18 Aug 2020 | Última versión
  • 1 Jul 2014 | Publicado originalmente

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