TRADD


Description

The TRADD (TNFRSF1A associated via death domain) is a protein-coding gene located on chromosome 16.

Tumor necrosis factor receptor type 1-associated DEATH domain protein is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TRADD gene. TRADD is an adaptor protein.

== Function == The protein encoded by this gene is a death domain containing adaptor molecule that interacts with TNFRSF1A/TNFR1 and mediates programmed cell death signaling and NF-κB activation. This protein binds adaptor protein TRAF2, reduces the recruitment of inhibitor-of-apoptosis proteins (IAPs) by TRAF2, and thus suppresses TRAF2 mediated apoptosis. This protein can also interact with receptor TNFRSF6/FAS and adaptor protein FADD/MORT1, and is involved in the Fas-induced cell death pathway.

TRADD is an adapter molecule that specifically binds to the cytoplasmic domain of activated TNFRSF1A/TNFR1, facilitating its interaction with FADD. Overexpression of TRADD results in two primary TNF-induced responses: apoptosis and activation of NF-kappa-B. The nuclear form of TRADD functions as a tumor suppressor by inhibiting the ubiquitination and degradation of isoform p19ARF/ARF of CDKN2A by TRIP12. This suppression is achieved through TRADD's interaction with TRIP12, disrupting the interaction between TRIP12 and isoform p19ARF/ARF of CDKN2A.

TRADD is also known as Hs.89862.

Associated Diseases


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