RANK Ligand

**Definition:** A transmembrane protein belonging to the tumor necrosis factor superfamily that specifically binds RECEPTOR ACTIVATOR OF NUCLEAR FACTOR-KAPPA B and OSTEOPROTEGERIN. It plays an important role in regulating OSTEOCLAST differentiation and activation.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.644.276.374.750.562 - D12.776.467.374.750.562 - D23.529.374.750.562

**Synonyms:** - OPGL Protein - Osteoclast Differentiation Factor - Osteoprotegerin Ligand - TRANCE Protein - Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappaB Ligand - Tumor Necrosis Factor Ligand Superfamily Member 11 - TNF Superfamily, Member 11 - RANKL Protein - Tumor Necrosis Factor-Related Activation-Induced Cytokine - CD254 Antigen - Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-kappa B Ligand