THE FAS DEATH FACTOR

被引:3805
作者
NAGATA, S [1 ]
GOLSTEIN, P [1 ]
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[1] CNRS MARSEILLE LUMINY, INSERM, CTR IMMUNOL, F-13288 MARSEILLE 9, FRANCE
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10.1126/science.7533326
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O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];
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07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
Fas ligand (FasL), a cell surface molecule belonging to the tumor necrosis factor family, binds to its receptor Fas, thus inducing apoptosis of Fas-bearing cells. Various cells express Fas, whereas FasL is expressed predominantly in activated T cells. In the immune system, Fas and Fast are involved in down-regulation of immune reactions as well as in T cell-mediated cytotoxicity. Malfunction of the Fas system causes lymphoproliferative disorders and accelerates autoimmune diseases, whereas its exacerbation may cause tissue destruction.
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页码:1449 / 1456
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