The benefits of clustering in TNF receptor superfamily signaling

Front Immunol. 2023 Aug 17:14:1225704. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1225704. eCollection 2023.

Abstract

The tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor superfamily is a structurally and functionally related group of cell surface receptors that play crucial roles in various cellular processes, including apoptosis, cell survival, and immune regulation. This review paper synthesizes key findings from recent studies, highlighting the importance of clustering in TNF receptor superfamily signaling. We discuss the underlying molecular mechanisms of signaling, the functional consequences of receptor clustering, and potential therapeutic implications of targeting surface structures of receptor complexes.

Keywords: TNF receptor superfamily (TNFRSF); TNF signaling; TNFR agonism and antagonism; receptor clustering; signal amplification.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Apoptosis
  • Cell Membrane
  • Cluster Analysis
  • Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor* / genetics
  • Signal Transduction*

Substances

  • Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor