8sv1

Structural highlights

Function

CASP1_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]}

References

1. ↑ Alnemri ES, Fernandes-Alnemri T, Litwack G. Cloning and expression of four novel isoforms of human interleukin-1 beta converting enzyme with different apoptotic activities. J Biol Chem. 1995 Mar 3;270(9):4312-7. PMID:7876192
2. ↑ Feng Q, Li P, Leung PC, Auersperg N. Caspase-1zeta, a new splice variant of the caspase-1 gene. Genomics. 2004 Sep;84(3):587-91. PMID:15498465 doi:http://dx.doi.org/S0888-7543(04)00161-2