Ask about this productRelated genes to: TNFSF18 Blocking Peptide
- Gene:
- TNFSF18 NIH gene
- Name:
- TNF superfamily member 18
- Previous symbol:
- -
- Synonyms:
- AITRL, TL6, hGITRL
- Chromosome:
- 1q25.1
- Locus Type:
- gene with protein product
- Date approved:
- 1999-01-15
- Date modifiied:
- 2017-03-02
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