Cell Intrinsic Roles of Apoptosis-Associated Speck-Like Protein in Regulating Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses

The role of apoptosis-associated speck-Like protein (ASC) in the assembly of the inflammasome complex within macrophages has been elucidated in several studies. In this particular role, ASC functions as an adaptor protein by linking nod-like receptors (NLRs) and procaspase-1, thereby leading to the...

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Main Authors: Hoda Hassan, Amal O. Amer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2011/429192