Gene Symbol |
Casp1
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Entrez Gene |
12362
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Alt Symbol |
ICE, Il1bc
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Species |
Mouse
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Gene Type |
protein-coding
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Description |
caspase 1
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Other Description |
CASP-1|IL-1 beta-converting enzyme|IL-1B converting enzyme|IL-1BC|caspase-1|interleukin 1 beta-converting enzyme|interleukin-1 beta convertase|interleukin-1 beta-converting enzyme|p45
|
Swissprots |
P29452
|
Accessions |
AAA56992 EDL09320 EDL09321 EDL09322 EDL09323 P29452 AK132826 AK163069 BC008152 AAH08152 L03799 AAA39306 L28095 AAA20209 NM_009807 NP_033937
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Function |
Thiol protease that cleaves IL-1 beta between an Asp and an Ala, releasing the mature cytokine which is involved in a variety of inflammatory processes. Important for defense against pathogens. Cleaves and activates sterol regulatory element binding proteins (SREBPs). Can also promote apoptosis.
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Subcellular Location |
Cytoplasm.
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Tissue Specificity |
High level expression seen in spleen and lung, low level expression seen in brain, heart, liver, kidney, testis and skeletal muscle.
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Top Pathways |
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), NOD-like receptor signaling pathway, Cytosolic DNA-sensing pathway, Pertussis, Influenza A
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