QuickView for fadD (gene)

Gene Symbol:

FADD Homo sapiens

Full name:

Fas associated via death domain

Synonyms:

GIG3, MORT1, FAS-associated death domain protein, Fas (TNFRSF6)-associated via death domain, Fas-associating death domain-containing protein, Fas-associating protein with death domain, growth-inhibiting gene 3 protein, mediator of receptor-induced toxicity

Genomic Location:

Chr 11: 69726917-69731144

Description:

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 signal...

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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.

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Orthologs:

Mus musculus ,  Rattus norvegicus ,  Macaca mulatta ,  Gallus gallus ,  Pan troglodytes ,  Bos taurus ,  Danio rerio

External Links:

Entrez Gene

Transcription Factor
Binding Sites:

RCGCANGCGY_NRF1_Q6

Cytogenetic Map:

11q13.3

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