HSP70 promotes MLKL polymerization and necroptosis

oleh: Andrea N. Johnston, Zhigao Wang

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-09-01

Deskripsi

Mixed lineage kinase domain-like protein (MLKL) is the proposed executioner of necroptosis. Our recent findings identify a novel inhibitor necroptosis-blocking compound 1 (NBC1) which specifically conjugates to two cysteines of heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) to block its function. Importantly, HSP70 promotes MLKL polymerization to activate necroptosis.