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Preferred term

NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An NLR protein that contains an N-terminal PYRIN DOMAIN and ATP-binding site and 9 C-terminal LEUCINE-rich repeats; it is expressed primarily by MACROPHAGES. It is a core component of the INFLAMMASOME and directs its assembly in response to pathogen infection and damage-associated stimuli. Mutations in the NLRP3 gene are associated with FAMILIAL COLD AUTOINFLAMMATORY SYNDROME.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome 1 Protein
  • NACHT, LRR and PYD Domains-Containing Protein 3
  • NLRP3 Protein

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-ZZ2T5CN0-4

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