This gene belongs to the protein kinase superfamily. The encoded protein contains a protein kinase-like domain; however , is thought to be inactive because it lacks several residues required for activity. This protein plays a critical role in tumor necrosis factor (TNF) -induced necroptosis , a programmed cell death process , via interaction with receptor-interacting protein 3 (RIP3) , which is a key signaling molecule in necroptosis pathway. Inhibitor studies and knockdown of this gene inhibited TNF-induced necrosis. High levels of this protein and RIP3 are associated with inflammatory bowel disease in children. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been described for this gene. [provided by RefSeq , Sep 2015] ,
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