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Cd40

Function

Receptor for TNFSF5/CD40LG (By similarity). Transduces TRAF6- and MAP3K8-mediated signals that activate ERK in macrophages and B cells, leading to induction of immunoglobulin secretion (PubMed:12881420).

Cellular localization

  • Isoform I
  • Cell membrane
  • Single-pass type I membrane protein
  • Isoform III
  • Cell membrane
  • Single-pass type I membrane protein
  • Isoform IV
  • Cell membrane
  • Single-pass type I membrane protein
  • Isoform V
  • Cell membrane
  • Single-pass type I membrane protein
  • Isoform II
  • Secreted

Alternative names

  • Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 5
  • B-cell surface antigen CD40
  • Bp50
  • CD40L receptor
  • Cd40
  • Tnfrsf5

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Immuno-oncology

Other research areas

  • Immunology & Infectious Disease
  • Neuroscience

Molecular weight

32093Da