AIM2 (absent in melanoma 2) is a member of the PYHIN subfamily of NLR (NOD-like receptor) family containing an N-terminal HIN domain. It activates caspase 1 in response to viral double-stranded DNA.
AIM2 (ausente en melanoma 2) es un miembro de la subfamilia PYHIN de receptores tipo NOD (NLR) que contiene un dominio HIN N-terminal. Activa la caspasa 1 en respuesta a ADN viral de doble cadena.
| Front | A member of PYHIN subfamily of NLR NOD-like receptor family containing an N-terminal HIN domain. It activates caspase 1 in response to viral double-stranded DNA |
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| Back | AIM2 absent in melanoma 2 |
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