Ox40

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CD252

Definition
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OX40, also classified as CD252, is the ligand for CD134 and is expressed by dendritic cells (DC2s), which in turn influence the differentiation of Th2 cells. OX40 is a costimulatory "immune checkpoint molecule".

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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