Direct cleavage of human NLRP1 by enteroviral 3C protease triggers inflammasome activation in airway epithelium
K. Robinson, D. E. T. Teo, K. S. Tan, G. A. Toh, H. H. Ong, C. K. Lim, K. Lay, B. V. Au, T. S. Lew, J. J. H. Chu, V. T. K. Chow, D. Y. Wang, F. L. Zhong, B. Reversade
The paper identifies enteroviral 3C proteases as the first cognate PAMP ligand for human NLRP1, showing they trigger inflammasome activation and airway inflammation.
bioRxiv · Oct 14, 2020 · PreprintImmunology