protein 813 words KG: CASP1PROTEIN 2026-03-26
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Caspase-1 Protein

🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolCASP1PROTEIN
Protein FamilyCaspase family (inflammatory caspases)
Target ClassProtease
Functionis an inflammatory caspase encoded by the CASP1 gene that plays central roles in the innate immune response and inflammatory cell death (pyroptosis)[@martin2019].
Mechanism of ActionSmall molecule covalent inhibitor of caspase-1 proteolytic activity
Primary ExpressionPrimarily immune cells; low in healthy brain
Subcellular LocalizationCytoplasm, inflammasome complexes
DruggabilityMedium (0.46)
Clinical StagePhase II
Molecular Weight~45 kDa (active enzyme)
UniProt IDP29466
GeneCardsCASP1PROTEIN
Human Protein AtlasCASP1PROTEIN
Protein NameCaspase-1
GeneCASP1
Associated DiseasesALS, ALZHEIMER, Aging, Atherosclerosis, Cancer
Known Drugs/CompoundsPterostilbene, KAEMPFEROL, rapamycin
InteractionsNLRP3, IL1B, PYCARD, SNCA, ASC, SQSTM1
SciDEX TargetView Target Profile (3 clinical trials)
KG Connections851 knowledge graph edges
DatabasesGeneCardsNCBI GeneHPASTRING

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Related Hypotheses (14)

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Score: 0.61
Microglial AIM2 Inflammasome as the Primary Driver of TDP-43
Score: 0.60
Astrocyte-Intrinsic NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation by Alpha-S
Score: 0.60
Microbial Inflammasome Priming Prevention
Score: 0.58
Mitochondrial DAMPs-Driven AIM2 Inflammasome Activation in N
Score: 0.58

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Related Experiments (1)

NLRP3 Inflammasome Validation Study in Parkinson's Disease
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40

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