Plays a key role in both adaptive and innate immune signaling by bridging CARD domain-containing proteins to immune activation (PubMed:10187770, PubMed:10364242, PubMed:10400625, PubMed:25365219, PubMed:24074955). Acts by channeling adaptive and innate immune signaling downstream of CARD domain-containing proteins CARD9, CARD11 and CARD14 to activate NF-kappa-B and MAP kinase p38 (MAPK11, MAPK12, MAPK13 and/or MAPK14) pathways which stimulate expression of genes encoding pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines (PubMed:24074955). Recruited by activated CARD domain-containing proteins: homooligomerized CARD domain-containing proteins form a nucleating helical template that recruits BCL10 via CARD-CARD interaction, thereby promoting polymerization of BCL10, subsequent recruitment of MALT1 and formation of a CBM complex (PubMed:24074955). This leads to activation of NF-kappa-B and MAP kinase p38 (MAPK11, MAPK12, MAPK13 and/or MAPK14) pathways which stimulate expression of genes encoding pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines (PubMed:18287044, PubMed:27777308, PubMed:24074955). Activated by CARD9 downstream of C-type lectin receptors; CARD9-mediated signals are essential for antifungal immunity (PubMed:26488816). Activated by CARD11 downstream of T-cell receptor (TCR) and B-cell receptor (BCR) (PubMed:18264101, PubMed:18287044, PubMed:27777308, PubMed:24074955). Promotes apoptosis, pro-caspase-9 maturation and activation of NF-kappa-B via NIK and IKK (PubMed:10187815). {Experimental EvidencePubMed:10187770, Experimental EvidencePubMed:10187815, Experimental EvidencePubMed:10364242, Experimental EvidencePubMed:10400625, Experimental EvidencePubMed:18264101, Experimental EvidencePubMed:18287044, Experimental EvidencePubMed:24074955, Experimental EvidencePubMed:25365219, Experimental EvidencePubMed:26488816, Experimental EvidencePubMed:27777308}.
Note=A chromosomal aberration involving BCL10 is recurrent in low-grade mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT lymphoma). Translocation t(1;14)(p22;q32). Although the BCL10/IgH translocation leaves the coding region of BCL10 intact, frequent BCL10 mutations could be attributed to the Ig somatic hypermutation mechanism resulting in nucleotide transitions. {Experimental EvidencePubMed:9989495}. Immunodeficiency 37 (IMD37) [MIM:616098]: A form of primary combined immunodeficiency, a group of disorders characterized by severe recurrent infections, with normal numbers or an absence of T and B lymphocytes, and impaired cellular and humoral immunity. IMD37 is characterized by hypogammaglobulinemia without lymphopenia, but with profoundly reduced memory B cells and memory T cells, and increased numbers of circulating naive lymphocytes. Inheritance is autosomal recessive. {Experimental EvidencePubMed:25365219}. Note=The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry. Lymphoma, mucosa-associated lymphoid type (MALTOMA) [MIM:137245]: A subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, originating in mucosa- associated lymphoid tissue. MALT lymphomas occur most commonly in the gastro-intestinal tract but have been described in a variety of extranodal sites including the ocular adnexa, salivary gland, thyroid, lung, thymus, and breast. Histologically, they are characterized by an infiltrate of small to medium-sized lymphocytes with abundant cytoplasm and irregularly shaped nuclei. Scattered transformed blasts (large cells) also are present. Non-malignant reactive follicles are observed frequently. A pivotal feature is the presence of lymphoepithelial lesions, with invasion and partial destruction of mucosal glands and crypts by aggregates of tumor cells. {Experimental EvidencePubMed:9989495}. Note=The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry.
Harmonin-binding protein USHBP1 (AIE-75-binding protein) (Mutated in colon cancer protein 2) (MCC-2) (Usher syndrome type-1C protein-binding protein 1) (USH1C-binding protein 1)
Apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a CARD (hASC) (Caspase recruitment domain-containing protein 5) (PYD and CARD domain-containing protein) (Target of methylation-induced silencing 1)
Acidic leucine-rich nuclear phosphoprotein 32 family member B (Acidic protein rich in leucines) (Putative HLA-DR-associated protein I-2) (PHAPI2) (Silver-stainable protein SSP29)
F-box/WD repeat-containing protein 1A (E3RSIkappaB) (Epididymis tissue protein Li 2a) (F-box and WD repeats protein beta-TrCP) (pIkappaBalpha-E3 receptor subunit)
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Department of Biology
Biophysics & Bioinformatics Laboratory