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Identification of tumour necrosis factor apoptosis inducing ligand (TRAIL), a TNF family ligand, sparked a torrent of research, following an initial observation that it could kill tumour cells, but spare normal cells. Almost a decade after its discovery, and with five known receptors, the true physiological role of TRAIL is still debated and its anti-tumorigenic properties limited by potential toxicity. This review takes a comprehensive look at the story of this enigmatic ligand, addressing its remaining potential as a therapeutic and providing an overview of the TRAIL receptors themselves.

Original publication

DOI

10.1038/sj.cr.7290236

Type

Journal article

Journal

Cell Res

Publication Date

10/2004

Volume

14

Pages

359 - 372

Keywords

Animals, Apoptosis, Apoptosis Regulatory Proteins, Humans, Ligands, Membrane Glycoproteins, Models, Biological, Protein Structure, Tertiary, Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor, TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand, Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha