Gene:
NACHT, leucine rich repeat and PYD containing 9
Gene ID:
204328
Symbol:
NALP9
Species:
1000
Description:
The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the NALP protein family. NALPs are newly discovered family of cytoplasmic proteins. It may function in the forming a large, signal-induced multiprotein complex, the inflammasome, resulting in the activation of pro-inflammatory caspases.