The role of CAP3 in CD95 signaling: new insights into the mechanism of procaspase-8 activation

Formation of the CD95 (APO-1/Fas) death inducing signaling complex (DISC) plays a central role in CD95 signaling. Previously, CD95 DISC composition was analyzed by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and four major cytotoxicity-associated proteins (CAP1-4) were found. CAP1 and CAP2 were defined to b...

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Main Authors: Golks, Alexander (Author) , Krammer, Peter H. (Author) , Lavrik, Inna N. (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 2006
In: Cell death and differentiation
Year: 2005, Volume: 13, Issue: 3, Pages: 489-498
ISSN:1476-5403
DOI:10.1038/sj.cdd.4401766
Online Access:Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.cdd.4401766
Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://www.nature.com/articles/4401766
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Author Notes:A. Golks, D. Brenner, I. Schmitz, C. Watzl, A. Krueger, P.H. Krammer and I.N. Lavrik
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Summary:Formation of the CD95 (APO-1/Fas) death inducing signaling complex (DISC) plays a central role in CD95 signaling. Previously, CD95 DISC composition was analyzed by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis and four major cytotoxicity-associated proteins (CAP1-4) were found. CAP1 and CAP2 were defined to be unmodified and phosphorylated FADD, respectively. CAP4 was identified as procaspase-8a. CAP3, however, has remained elusive. In this study, we demonstrate that CAP3 is an intermediate of procaspase-8 processing. CAP3 is generated within seconds of DISC formation and subsequently processed to the prodomain of procaspase-8a that is known as p26 (CAP5). These findings lead to new insights into the mechanism of procaspase-8 processing and apoptosis initiation.
Item Description:Published: 23 September 2005
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ISSN:1476-5403
DOI:10.1038/sj.cdd.4401766