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Ripk3 phospho S232 + T231

Domain

The RIP homotypic interaction motif (RHIM) mediates interaction with the RHIM motif of RIPK1. Both motifs form a hetero-amyloid serpentine fold, stabilized by hydrophobic packing and featuring an unusual Cys-Ser ladder of alternating Ser (from RIPK1) and Cys (from RIPK3).

Function

Serine/threonine-protein kinase that activates necroptosis and apoptosis, two parallel forms of cell death (PubMed:27321907, PubMed:27746097, PubMed:27917412, PubMed:28607035, PubMed:32200799, PubMed:32296175). Necroptosis, a programmed cell death process in response to death-inducing TNF-alpha family members, is triggered by RIPK3 following activation by ZBP1 (PubMed:19590578, PubMed:22423968, PubMed:24012422, PubMed:24019532, PubMed:24095729, PubMed:24557836, PubMed:27321907, PubMed:27746097, PubMed:27819681, PubMed:27819682, PubMed:32200799, PubMed:32296175). Activated RIPK3 forms a necrosis-inducing complex and mediates phosphorylation of MLKL, promoting MLKL localization to the plasma membrane and execution of programmed necrosis characterized by calcium influx and plasma membrane damage (PubMed:24813849, PubMed:24813850, PubMed:27321907). In addition to TNF-induced necroptosis, necroptosis can also take place in the nucleus in response to orthomyxoviruses infection: following ZBP1 activation, which senses double-stranded Z-RNA structures, nuclear RIPK3 catalyzes phosphorylation and activation of MLKL, promoting disruption of the nuclear envelope and leakage of cellular DNA into the cytosol (PubMed:32200799, PubMed:32296175). Also regulates apoptosis: apoptosis depends on RIPK1, FADD and CASP8, and is independent of MLKL and RIPK3 kinase activity (PubMed:27321907). Phosphorylates RIPK1: RIPK1 and RIPK3 undergo reciprocal auto- and trans-phosphorylation (By similarity). In some cell types, also able to restrict viral replication by promoting cell death-independent responses (PubMed:30635240). In response to flavivirus infection in neurons, promotes a cell death-independent pathway that restricts viral replication: together with ZBP1, promotes a death-independent transcriptional program that modifies the cellular metabolism via up-regulation expression of the enzyme ACOD1/IRG1 and production of the metabolite itaconate (PubMed:30635240). Itaconate inhibits the activity of succinate dehydrogenase, generating a metabolic state in neurons that suppresses replication of viral genomes (PubMed:30635240). RIPK3 binds to and enhances the activity of three metabolic enzymes: GLUL, GLUD1, and PYGL (By similarity). These metabolic enzymes may eventually stimulate the tricarboxylic acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation, which could result in enhanced ROS production (By similarity).

Post-translational modifications

RIPK1 and RIPK3 undergo reciprocal auto- and trans-phosphorylation (By similarity). Autophosphorylated following interaction with ZBP1 (PubMed:27819681). Phosphorylation of Ser-204 plays a role in the necroptotic function of RIPK3 (By similarity). Autophosphorylates at Thr-231 and Ser-232 following activation by ZBP1: phosphorylation at these sites is a hallmark of necroptosis and is required for binding MLKL (PubMed:23612963, PubMed:27819682). Phosphorylation at Thr-187 is important for its kinase activity, interaction with PELI1 and for its ability to mediate TNF-induced necroptosis (By similarity).

Polyubiquitinated with 'Lys-48' and 'Lys-63'-linked chains by BIRC2/c-IAP1 and BIRC3/c-IAP2, leading to activation of NF-kappa-B. Ubiquitinated by STUB1 leading to its subsequent proteasome-dependent degradation.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. TKL Ser/Thr protein kinase family.

Tissue specificity

Expressed in embryo and in adult spleen, liver, testis, heart, brain and lung.

Cellular localization

  • Cytoplasm
  • Cytosol
  • Nucleus
  • Mainly cytoplasmic (PubMed:32200799, PubMed:32296175). Present in the nucleus in response to influenza A virus (IAV) infection (PubMed:32200799).

Alternative names

Rip3, Ripk3, Receptor-interacting serine/threonine-protein kinase 3, RIP-like protein kinase 3, Receptor-interacting protein 3, RIP-3, mRIP3

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Oncology

Molecular weight

53322Da

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ab222320

Anti-RIP3 (phospho T231 + S232) antibody [EPR19403-52]

Recombinant
RabMAb
KO Validated