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Crystal structure of human caspase-1 in complex with 5-[5-(1-carboxymethyl-2-oxo-propylcarbamoyl)-5-phenyl-pentylsulfamoyl]-2-hydroxy-benzoic acid
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Structural highlights
FunctionCASP1_HUMAN 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.[1] [2] Evolutionary Conservation![]() Check, as determined by ConSurfDB. You may read the explanation of the method and the full data available from ConSurf. See AlsoReferences
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