CD153 explained

CD153 (cluster of differentiation 153) also known as tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 8 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TNFSF8 gene.

CD153 is a cytokine ligand for the TNF receptor CD30. It plays a role in the T cell-dependent anti-mycobacterial immune response.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Marín ND, García LF . The role of CD30 and CD153 (CD30L) in the anti-mycobacterial immune response . Tuberculosis (Edinburgh, Scotland) . 102 . 8–15 . January 2017 . 28061955 . 10.1016/j.tube.2016.10.006 .

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