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Gene information for FADD (Homo sapiens)
(Information is obtained from NCBI Gene database)
Entrez gene ID8772
Official gene symbolFADD
Full nameFas (TNFRSF6)-associated via death domain
Aliases,GIG3,MGC8528,MORT1,
Gene summaryThe 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. [provided by RefSeq]
LocationChromosome: 11   Locus: 11q13.3
Gene position70049269 - 70053508  Map Viewer
Gene orientationplus
Gene size4240 bp
Gene sequence
OMIM ID602457