This gene encodes a member of the TNF (tumor necrosis factor) receptor superfamily. The encoded protein functions in signal transduction pathways that activate inflammatory and inhibitory T-cell immune response. It binds herpes simplex virus (HSV) viral envelope glycoprotein D (gD), mediating its entry into cells. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2014]
Alternative Names
CD40-like protein herpes virus entry mediator A herpesvirus entry mediator A HGNC:11912 HVEM TNFRSF14 RP3-395M20.6 sCD2710 TNF receptor TNFRSF14 tumo tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 14 tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 14 (herpesvirus entry mediator) tumor necrosis factor receptor-like 2 tumor necrosis factor receptor-like gene2