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<StructureSection load='6cb8' size='340' side='right' caption='Cryo-EM mouse gasdermin A3 pore complex with cardiolipin (PDB code [[6cb8]])' scene=''> | <StructureSection load='6cb8' size='340' side='right' caption='Cryo-EM mouse gasdermin A3 pore complex with cardiolipin (PDB code [[6cb8]])' scene=''> | ||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
'''Gasdermin''' (GSDM) is the substrate of the inflammatory [[Caspase]] downstream from inflammasomes which activate caspase. Inflammasomes are supramolecular signalling assemblies activating the lytic process against exogenous pathogens. GSDM is required for cytokine release and pyroptosis, a lytic form of programmed cell death) <ref>PMID:31451512</ref>. Pyropptosis is the regulated lytic cell death mediated by GSMD pore formation. GSDM D contains 2 domains: the N-terminal fragment which is pore-forming and the repressive C-terminal. The GSDM family contains 6 members in human. | |||
== Disease == | == Disease == | ||
GSDM is implicated in autoimmune diseases and certain cancers. | |||
== Relevance == | == Relevance == | ||
Because of its potential as a driver of inflammation in septic shock and autoimmune diseases GSMD D is an attractive drug target<ref>PMID:31548300</ref>, <ref>PMID:33692549</ref>. | |||
== Structural highlights == | == Structural highlights == | ||
Revision as of 09:57, 11 July 2022
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