Caspase 11 (CASP11) ELISA Kit for Chicken

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the membrane-associated guanylate kinase (MAGUK) family, a class of proteins that functions as molecular scaffolds for the assembly of multiprotein complexes at specialized regions of the plasma membrane. This protein is also a member of the CARD protein family, which is defined by carrying a characteristic caspase-associated recruitment domain (CARD). This protein has a domain structure similar to that of CARD14 protein. The CARD domains of both proteins have been shown to specifically interact with BCL10, a protein known to function as a positive regulator of cell apoptosis and NF-kappaB activation. When expressed in cells, this protein activated NF-kappaB and induced the phosphorylation of BCL10. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

CARD11: a CARD (caspase recruitment domain) protein that belongs to the membrane-associated guanylate kinase (MAGUK) family. MAGUK proteins function as molecular scaffolds for the assembly of multiprotein complexes at specialized regions of the plasma membrane. Contains an N-terminal CARD domain, a central coiled-coil domain, and a C-terminal region containing a PDZ, an SH3, and a GUK. Its CARD domain associates with the CARD domain of BCL10. BCL10 activates NF-kappaB through the IkappaB kinase complex in response to upstream stimuli. Apparently activates NF-kappaB and induce the phosphorylation of BCL10. Detected in adult peripheral blood leukocytes, thymus, spleen and liver. Also found in promyelocytic leukemia HL-60 cells, chronic myelogenous leukemia K562 cells, Burkitt's lymphoma Raji cells and colorectal adenocarcinoma SW480 cells.

Protein type: Adaptor/scaffold

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 7p22

Cellular Component: T cell receptor complex; cytoplasm; plasma membrane; immunological synapse; cytosol; lipid raft

Molecular Function: guanylate kinase activity; protein binding; CARD domain binding

Biological Process: positive regulation of cytokine production; regulation of apoptosis; thymic T cell selection; positive regulation of I-kappaB kinase/NF-kappaB cascade; positive regulation of interleukin-2 biosynthetic process; T cell costimulation; regulation of B cell differentiation; positive regulation of B cell proliferation; innate immune response; regulation of T cell differentiation; positive regulation of T cell proliferation; T cell receptor signaling pathway; activation of NF-kappaB transcription factor; nucleotide phosphorylation

Disease: Persistent Polyclonal B-cell Lymphocytosis; Immunodeficiency 11; B-cell Expansion With Nfkb And T-cell Anergy