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TRAF2 deficiency results in hyperactivity of certain TNFR1 signals and impairment of CD40-mediated responses.
Immunity - 1 Sept 1999
Nguyen L T, Duncan G S, Mirtsos C, Ng M, Speiser D E, Shahinian A, Marino M W, Mak T W, Ohashi P S, Yeh W C
Abstract excerpt
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-associated factor 2 (TRAF2) can interact with various members of the TNF receptor family. Previously, we reported that TRAF2-deficient mice die prematurely and have elevated serum TNF levels. In this study, we demonstrate that TRAF2-deficient macrophages produce increased amounts of nitric oxide (NO) and TNF in response to TNF stimulation. Furthermore, we could enhance the...
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