CARD18
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CARD18
A gene on chromosome 11q22.3 that encodes a protein which is upregulated in response to TNF and bacterial lipopolysaccharides, and which downregulates IL1B release by interacting with caspase-1, inhibiting its association with RIPK2.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
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