CARD11 Antibody – Rabbit Polyclonal

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

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

Biological Process: activation of NF-kappaB transcription factor; GDP metabolic process; GMP metabolic process; positive regulation of B cell proliferation; positive regulation of cytokine production; positive regulation of I-kappaB kinase/NF-kappaB cascade; positive regulation of interleukin-2 biosynthetic process; positive regulation of T cell proliferation; regulation of apoptosis; regulation of B cell differentiation; regulation of T cell differentiation; stimulatory C-type lectin receptor signaling pathway; T cell costimulation; T cell receptor signaling pathway; thymic T cell selection

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