NCIt definition : Toll-like receptor 8 (1041 aa, 120 kDa) is encoded by the human TLR8 gene. This protein
is involved in the regulation of antimicrobial responses.;
NCIt note : Toll-like receptor 8 likely acts via MyD88 (TIR interaction) and TRAF6, leading to
NF-kappa-B activation, cytokine secretion and the inflammatory response.;