NACHT, LRR and PYD domains-containing protein 6 (Nlrp6)

As the sensor part of this NLRP6 inflammasome, plays an essential role in innate immunity and inflammation. In response to yet unidentified signals, initiates the creation of the inflammasome polymeric complex, made from NLRP6, PYCARD and CASP1 (or possibly CASP4/CASP11).

Recruitment of proCASP1 into the inflammasome promotes its activation and CASP1-catalyzed IL1B and IL18 maturation and secretion in the extracellular milieu. The precise NLRP6 activation stimulus has not been identified yet (By similarity) (PubMed:21593405).