Tnfrsf11b - tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 11b (osteoprotegerin)

Acts upstream of or within extracellular matrix organization and negative regulation of odontogenesis of dentin-containing tooth. Located in extracellular matrix. Is expressed in several structures, including arterial system; bone; gut; lung; and placenta. Used to study osteoporosis. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Paget's disease of bone and osteoarthritis. Orthologous to human TNFRSF11B (TNF receptor superfamily member 11b). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]