An inhibitory T CELL receptor that is closely related to CD28 ANTIGEN. It has specificity for CD80 ANTIGEN and CD86 ANTIGEN and acts as a negative regulator of peripheral T cell function. CTLA-4 antigen is believed to play role in inducing PERIPHERAL TOLERANCE.
Also Known As:
Antigens, CD152; CD152 Antigen; Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte-Associated Antigen 4; Antigen, CD152; Antigen, CTLA-4; CD152 Antigens; CTLA 4 Antigen; CTLA 4 Protein; Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte Antigen 4; Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte Associated Antigen 4; CTLA-4 Protein; Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte Antigen 4