FADD

Contains a death domain involved in the binding of the corresponding domain within Fas receptor.

The interaction between the FAS and FADD death domains is crucial for the formation of the death-inducing signaling complex (DISC).

Apoptotic adapter molecule that recruits caspases CASP8 or CASP10 to the activated FAS/CD95 or TNFRSF1A/TNFR-1 receptors. The resulting aggregate called the death-inducing signaling complex (DISC) performs CASP8 proteolytic activation. Active CASP8 initiates the subsequent cascade of caspases mediating apoptosis. Involved in interferon-mediated antiviral immune response, playing a role in the positive regulation of interferon signaling.

Mort1, Fadd, FAS-associated death domain protein, FAS-associating death domain-containing protein, Mediator of receptor induced toxicity

• entrezGene:14082
• swissprot:Q61160

Proteins

Oncology

22960Da