NCIt definition : Toll-like receptor 2 (784 aa, 90 kDa) is encoded by the human TLR2 gene. This protein
is involved in signal transduction that modulates innate immunity.;
NCIt note : Toll-like receptor (TLR) 2 mediates response to microbial lipoproteins and cell wall
components. Binding LY96 and TLR6 via the extracellular domains, TLR2 recognizes MALP-2,
STF, PSM, and OspA-L with TLR6. TLR2 acts via MyD88 (via their TIR domains) and TRAF6,
activating NF-Kappa-B, cytokine secretion, and inflammatory response. TLR2 may promote
apoptosis in response to lipoproteins. (UniProt);