Caspase Recruitment Domain-Containing Protein 8

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

**Definition:** Caspase recruitment domain-containing protein 8 (431 aa, ~49 kDa) is encoded by the human CARD8 gene. This protein is involved in the mediation of apoptosis.

**Synonyms:** - Apoptotic Protein NDPP1 - CARD-Inhibitor of NF-Kappa-B-Activating Ligand - CARD8 - CARDINAL - DACAR - TUCAN - Tumor Up-Regulated CARD-Containing Antagonist of CASP9