Fas Associated Via Death Domain
MORT1
Growth-Inhibiting Gene 3 Protein
GIG3
Fas-Associating Death Domain-Containing Protein
Fas-Associating Protein With Death Domain
Fas (TNFRSF6)-Associated Via Death Domain
Mediator Of Receptor-Induced Toxicity
FAS-Associated Death Domain Protein
FAS-Associating Death Domain-Containing Protein
Mediator Of Receptor Induced Toxicity
IMD90
The protein encoded by this gene is an adaptor molecule that interacts with various cell surface receptors and mediates cell apoptotic signals. Through its C-terminal death domain, this protein can be recruited by TNFRSF6/Fas-receptor, tumor necrosis factor receptor, TNFRSF25, and TNFSF10/TRAIL-receptor, and thus it participates in the death signaling initiated by these receptors. Interaction of this protein with the receptors unmasks the N-terminal effector domain of this protein, which allows it to recruit caspase-8, and thereby activate the cysteine protease cascade. Knockout studies in mice also suggest the importance of this protein in early T cell development. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Forensic Context
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