TLR 7
Toll-like receptor 7, also known as TLR7, is an immune gene possessed by humans and other mammals and additionally in avian species.
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the Toll-like receptor (TLR) family which plays a fundamental role in pathogen recognition and activation of innate immunity. TLRs are highly conserved from Drosophila to humans and share structural and functional similarities. They recognize pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) that are expressed on infectious agents, and mediate the production of cytokines necessary for the development of effective immunity. The various TLRs exhibit different pattern of expressionpatterns of expression. This gene is predominantly expressed in lung, placenta, and spleen, and lies in close proximity to another family member, TLR8, on human chromosome X.[1] Imiquimod acts upon TLR 7.[2]
References
References
- ↑ “Entrez Gene: TLR7 toll-like receptor 7”.
- ↑ Hemmi H, Kaisho T, Takeuchi O; et al. (2002). “Small anti-viral compounds activate immune cells via the TLR7 MyD88-dependent signaling pathway”. Nat. Immunol. 3 (2): 196–200. doi:10.1038/ni758. PMID 11812998.
Further reading
Further reading
External links
External links
- Toll-Like+Receptor+7 at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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