T-Cell Immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM Domains - CISMeF
T-Cell Immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM DomainsNCIt concept
Preferred Label : T-Cell Immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM Domains;
NCIt synonyms : V-Set and Immunoglobulin Domain-Containing Protein 9; TIGIT; T-Cell Immunoreceptor with Immunoglobulin and ITIM Domains; V-Set and Transmembrane Domain-Containing Protein 3;
NCIt definition : T-cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains (244 aa, 26 kDa) is encoded by the
human TIGIT gene. This protein is involved in immunomodulation and cell-cell adhesion.;
NCIt note : T-cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains is a ligand for the poliovirus receptor.
Binding causes increased secretion of interleukin (IL)-10 and decreased secretion
of IL12B. (UniProt);