Abcam, ab165022, Recombinant Human NLRP3 protein

Size: 2µg
Recombinant Human NLRP3 protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 1036 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for ELISA, WB.
Key facts
Expression system:Wheat germ,
Tags:GST tag N-Terminus,
Applications:ELISA, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:Q96P20,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.31% Glutathione

Product details:
Protein concentration is above or equal to 0.05 mg/ml.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--80°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
NLRP3 also known as NALP3 or cryopyrin is a protein important for the inflammatory response. It is a component of the inflammasome which senses pathogenic microorganisms and stress. NLRP3 weighs around 118 kDa and is widely expressed in innate immune cells particularly macrophages and dendritic cells. Researchers often use techniques such as 'NLRP3 WB' (Western blot) and 'NLRP3 immunofluorescence' to study NLRP3 expression and localization.
Biological function summary
NLRP3 is central to the body’s defense mechanism by participating in forming the inflammasome complex which activates caspase-1. This activation leads to the cleavage of pro-inflammatory cytokines like IL-1β and IL-18 into their active forms. NLRP3's function is essential for mounting an effective immune response to infections and damage signals. It senses a range of stimuli including crystalline substances and cellular stress triggering an immune response. Its expression is tightly regulated to prevent excessive inflammation.
Pathways
The NLRP3 inflammasome is key in the innate immune response and inflammation pathways. It links cellular stress signals to inflammation through the activation of caspase-1 which is important for the IL-1 signaling pathway. NLRP3 interacts with other proteins like ASC (apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD) to form the inflammasome complex which is a core part of the inflammatory signaling pathways and links innate and adaptive immunity.
NLRP3 has a significant role in inflammatory diseases and is linked to conditions like cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes (CAPS) and gout. Mutations or dysregulation of NLRP3 lead to hyperactivation resulting in autoimmune and autoinflammatory conditions. NLRP3's interaction with IL-1 contributes to the excessive inflammatory response seen in these disorders. Understanding NLRP3's function in these pathways can inform therapeutic approaches targeting chronic inflammatory diseases.