FADD

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Acronym of Fas-associated protein with death domain, an adaptor protein that bridges members of the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, such as the Fas-receptor, to procaspases 8 and 10, to form the death-inducing signaling complex (DISC) during apoptosis.

Word forms

FADD

Derived words

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