Nlrc5 Protein — Nlr Family Card Domain Containing 5 is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
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| Protein Name | NLRC5 |
| Gene | NLRC5 |
| UniProt | Q86TI2 |
| Molecular Weight | ~204 kDa |
| Subcellular Localization | Cytoplasm, Nucleus |
| Protein Family | NLR family, NOD-like receptor family |
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NLRC5 (NLR family CARD domain containing 5) is the largest member of the NOD-like receptor family at 1,866 amino acids. It is unique among NLR proteins in containing an N-terminal CARD (caspase recruitment domain) domain instead of a PYD. NLRC5 is a critical regulator of MHC class I expression and plays important roles in innate and adaptive immunity.
The NLRC5 protein has an unusual domain architecture:
The study of Nlrc5 Protein — Nlr Family Card Domain Containing 5 has evolved significantly over the past decades. Research in this area has revealed important insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration and continues to drive therapeutic development.
Historical context and key discoveries in this field have shaped our current understanding and will continue to guide future research directions.