Perforin-1

UniProtKB accession:  P10820

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UniProtKB description:  Pore-forming protein that plays a key role in granzyme-mediated programmed cell death, and in defense against virus-infected or neoplastic cells (PubMed:2783478, PubMed:7520535, PubMed:7972104, PubMed:19446473, PubMed:21037563, PubMed:3261391, PubMed:7526382, PubMed:8164737, PubMed:26306037, PubMed:35148176, PubMed:35705808). Can insert into the membrane of target cells in its calcium-bound form, oligomerize and form large pores (PubMed:19446473, PubMed:21037563, PubMed:3261391, PubMed:7526382, PubMed:8164737, PubMed:26306037, PubMed:35148176, PubMed:35705808). Promotes cytolysis and apoptosis of target cells by mediating the passage and uptake of cytotoxic granzymes (PubMed:19446473, PubMed:21037563, PubMed:3261391, PubMed:7526382, PubMed:8164737, PubMed:26306037, PubMed:35148176). Facilitates the delivery of cationic cargo protein, while anionic or neural proteins are not delivered efficiently (By similarity). Perforin pores allow the release of mature caspase-7 (CASP7) into the extracellular milieu (PubMed:35705808).