NACHT, LRR and PYD Domains-Containing Protein 3

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** NACHT, LRR and PYD domains-containing protein 3 (1034 aa, ~118 kDa) is encoded by the human NLRP3 gene. This protein plays a role in the modulation of both inflammation and apoptosis.

**Synonyms:** - Angiotensin/Vasopressin Receptor AII/AVP-Like - Cold Autoinflammatory Syndrome 1 Protein - Cryopyrin - NLRP3 - PYRIN-Containing APAF1-Like Protein 1