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Structure and Interactions of DED1 of human cFLIP
Structural highlights
DiseaseFADD_HUMAN Defects in FADD are the cause of infections recurrent associated with encephalopathy hepatic dysfunction and cardiovascular malformations (IEHDCM) [MIM:613759. A condition with biological features of autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome such as high-circulating CD4(-)CD8(-)TCR-alpha-beta(+) T-cell counts, and elevated IL10 and FASL levels. Affected individuals suffer from recurrent, stereotypical episodes of fever, encephalopathy, and mild liver dysfunction sometimes accompanied by generalized seizures. The episodes can be triggered by varicella zoster virus (VZV), measles mumps rubella (MMR) attenuated vaccine, parainfluenza virus, and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).[1] FunctionCFLAR_HUMAN Apoptosis regulator protein which may function as a crucial link between cell survival and cell death pathways in mammalian cells. Acts as an inhibitor of TNFRSF6 mediated apoptosis. A proteolytic fragment (p43) is likely retained in the death-inducing signaling complex (DISC) thereby blocking further recruitment and processing of caspase-8 at the complex. Full length and shorter isoforms have been shown either to induce apoptosis or to reduce TNFRSF-triggered apoptosis. Lacks enzymatic (caspase) activity.[2] FADD_HUMAN Apoptotic adaptor molecule that recruits caspase-8 or caspase-10 to the activated Fas (CD95) or TNFR-1 receptors. The resulting aggregate called the death-inducing signaling complex (DISC) performs caspase-8 proteolytic activation. Active caspase-8 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.[3] [4] [5] [6] Publication Abstract from PubMedCellular FLICE-like inhibitory protein (cFLIP) is a member of the Death Domain superfamily with pivotal roles in many cellular processes and disease states, including cancer and autoimmune disorders. In the context of the death-inducing signaling complex (DISC), cFLIP isoforms regulate extrinsic apoptosis by controlling procaspase-8 activation. The function of cFLIP is mediated through a series of protein-protein interactions, engaging the two N-terminal death effector domains (DEDs). Here, we solve the structure of an engineered DED1 domain of cFLIP using solution nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and we define the interaction with FADD and calmodulin, protein-protein interactions that regulate the function of cFLIP in the DISC. cFLIP DED1 assumes a canonical DED fold characterized by six alpha helices and is able to bind calmodulin and FADD through two separate interfaces. Our results clearly demonstrate the role of DED1 in the cFLIP/FADD association and contribute to the understanding of the assembly of DISC filaments. An engineered construct of cFLIP provides insight into DED1 structure and interactions.,Panaitiu AE, Basiashvili T, Mierke DF, Pellegrini M Structure. 2021 Nov 13. pii: S0969-2126(21)00379-8. doi:, 10.1016/j.str.2021.10.011. PMID:34800372[7] From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. References
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