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TNF receptor superfamily member 11a

Den TNFRSF11A gene provides instructions for making a protein called receptor activator of NF-κB (RANK). This protein plays an important role in bone remodeling, a normal process in which old bone is broken down and new bone is created to replace it. During bone remodeling, RANK helps direct the formation and function of specialized cells called osteoclasts, which break down bone tissue. RANK is located on the surface of immature osteoclasts, where it receives signals that trigger these cells to mature and become fully functional.

Normal function

Den TNFRSF11A gene provides instructions for making a protein called receptor activator of NF-κB (RANK). This protein plays an important role in bone remodeling, a normal process in which old bone is broken down and new bone is created to replace it. During bone remodeling, RANK helps direct the formation and function of specialized cells called osteoclasts, which break down bone tissue. RANK is located on the surface of immature osteoclasts, where it receives signals that trigger these cells to mature and become fully functional.

Conditions referring to this gene or chromosome

Other names

CD265

FEO

ODFR

OFE

OPTB7

osteoclast differentiation factor receptor

OSTS

PDB2

RANK

receptor activator of NF-kappa-B

receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B

TNR11_HUMAN

TRANCER

tumour necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 11a

tumour necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 11a, NFKB activator

tumour necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 11a

tumour necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 11a, activator of NFKB

tumour necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 11a, NFKB activator

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