| Gene Symbol |
MLKL
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| Gene Synonyms |
hMLKL |
| Gene Full Name |
mixed lineage kinase domain like pseudokinase |
| Gene Summary |
This gene belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. The encoded protein contains a protein kinase-like domain; however, is thought to be inactive because it lacks several residues required for activity. This protein plays a critical role in tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-induced necroptosis, a programmed cell death process, via interaction with receptor-interacting protein 3 (RIP3), which is a key signaling molecule in necroptosis pathway. Inhibitor studies and knockdown of this gene inhibited TNF-induced necrosis. High levels of this protein and RIP3 are associated with inflammatory bowel disease in children. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2015] |
| Alternative Names |
9130019I15Rik FLJ34389 hMLKL Mixed lineage kinase domain like Mixed lineage kinase domain like protein Mixed lineage kinase domain like pseudokinase Mixed lineage kinase domain-like protein Mlkl MLKL_HUMAN |
| Molecular Weight(MW) |
54 kDa |
| Cellular Localization |
Cell membrane, Cytoplasm, Membrane, Nucleus. |