TRAIL receptor 2

Definition / meaning of TRAIL receptor 2

A protein on the surface of certain cells that binds another protein called TRAIL, which may kill some cancer cells. An increase in the amount or activity of TRAIL receptor 2 on cancer cells may kill more cells. Also called death receptor 5, DR5, TRAIL-R2, and tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 10B.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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