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Glucocorticoid-induced TNFR-related Protein (GITR)

Target
GITR
Molecular classification
Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily, Type I transmembrane protein, Receptor
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Overview

Glucocorticoid-induced TNFR-related protein (GITR), also known as TNFRSF18 and CD357, is a type I transmembrane protein belonging to the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily. It acts as a co-stimulatory molecule, influencing T cell activation, proliferation, and survival. GITR is highly expressed on regulatory T cells and inducibly expressed on effector T cells. Its interaction with GITRL on antigen-presenting cells and other non-lymphoid cells delivers co-stimulatory signals, modulating immune responses and playing a role in autoimmune diseases, cancer, and inflammation.

Other names
AITRCD357TNFRSF18
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Mechanism of action

Agonists and antagonists targeting GITR modulate T cell activation and regulatory function.

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Biological functions

T cell co-stimulationRegulation of T cell activation, proliferation, and survivalModulation of regulatory T-cell functionMacrophage activationImmune responseInflammation
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Disease associations

Autoimmune diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)CancerInflammationAsthmaCollagen-induced arthritis
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Safety considerations

Potential for exacerbating inflammatory conditionsPossible off-target effects on immune cellsComplex and context-dependent role in immune regulation

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