an adaptor molecule that mediates apoptosis. Recruited through its C-terminal death domain by Fas-receptor, tumor necrosis factor receptor, TNFRSF25, and TRAIL-receptor, participating in the death signaling initiated by these receptors. Interaction with the receptors unmasks the N-terminal effector domain of this protein, which recruits caspase-8, and thereby activates the cysteine protease cascade. Knockout studies in mice also suggest the importance of this protein in early T cell development. Note: This description may include information from UniProtKB.
Alt. Names/Synonyms: FADD; Fas (TNFRSF6)-associated via death domain; FAS-associated death domain protein; FAS-associating death domain-containing protein; Fas-associating protein with death domain; GIG3; Growth-inhibiting gene 3 protein; Mediator of receptor induced toxicity; mediator of receptor-induced toxicity; MGC8528; MORT1; Protein FADD
SS: The number of records in which this modification site was determined using site-specific methods. SS methods include amino acid sequencing, site-directed mutagenesis, modification site-specific antibodies, specific MS strategies, etc.