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Investigating IGSF11: Insights into Its Role in Immune Regulation and Disease

Endocrinology Diagnostics

Key Summary of IGSF11:

Structural Overview

  • Immunoglobulin superfamily protein
  • Cell surface protein with membrane and cytoplasmic components
  • Also known as PVRL3

Immune Response Functions

  • Influences T cell activation
  • Regulates immune cell interactions
  • Supports cytokine production
  • Controls T cell development

Autoimmunity Implications

  • Associated with systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Linked to rheumatoid arthritis
  • Impacts immune tolerance
  • Potential role in regulatory T cell development

Cancer Interactions

  • Present in lung cancer and melanoma
  • Influences tumor microenvironment
  • Potential immune suppression mechanism
  • Possible prognostic indicator

Research Potential

  • Target for immune system modulation
  • Promising avenue for therapeutic interventions
  • Requires further investigation in disease contexts
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