Gene:
Fas (TNFRSF6) associated factor 1
Gene ID:
203383
Symbol:
FAF1
Species:
1000
Description:
Interaction of Fas ligand (TNFSF6) with the FAS antigen (TNFRSF6) mediates programmed cell death, also called apoptosis, in a number of organ systems. The protein encoded by this gene binds to FAS antigen and can initiate apoptosis or enhance apoptosis initiated through FAS antigen. Initiation of apoptosis by the protein encoded by this gene requires a ubiquitin-like domain but not the FAS-binding domain. Two transcript variants encoding different protein isoforms have been described for this gene.