Description
Sensor component of the NLRC4 inflammasome that specifically recognizes and binds flagellin from pathogenic bacteria such as Legionella or Salmonella (PubMed:12526741, PubMed:21874021, PubMed:21918512, PubMed:29146805, PubMed:29182158). Association of pathogenic bacteria proteins drives in turn drive assembly and activation of the NLRC4 inflammasome, promoting caspase-1 activation, cytokine production and macrophage pyroptosis (PubMed:21874021, PubMed:21918512, PubMed:29146805, PubMed:29182158). The NLRC4 inflammasome is activated as part of the innate immune response to a range of intracellular bacteria. The NLRC4 inflammasome senses Gram-negative bacteria such as L.pneumophila and P.aeruginosa, enteric pathogens S.typhimurium (Salmonella) and S.flexneri (PubMed:21874021, PubMed:21918512, PubMed:29146805, PubMed:29182158). May contribute to prevent motor-neuron apoptosis induced by a variety of signals (By similarity)