Serine/threonine-protein kinase that detects bacterial pathogen-associated molecular pattern metabolites (PAMPs) and initiates an innate immune response, a critical step for pathogen elimination and engagement of adaptive immunity (PubMed:28222186, PubMed:28877472, PubMed:30111836). Specifically recognizes and binds ADP-D-glycero-beta-D-manno-heptose (ADP-Heptose), a potent PAMP present in all Gram-negative and some Gram-positive bacteria (PubMed:30111836). ADP-Heptose-binding stimulates its kin

Cytoplasm, cytosolCytoplasm, cytoskeleton, spindle poleCytoplasm, cytoskeleton, microtubule organizing center, centrosomeCell projection, cilium

Retinal dystrophy, optic nerve edema, splenomegaly, anhidrosis, and migraine headache syndrome

An autosomal dominant disorder characterized by decreased vision associated with optic nerve edema, evident in childhood. Low-grade ocular inflammation is common in affected individuals. Later in childhood or the second decade of life, patients have increasing visual impairment, abnormal cone function and loss of rod function. By the third decade of life, visual acuity ranges from counting fingers to no light perception. Patients also show anhidrosis, splenomegaly, mild pancytopenia, and most experience headaches that may be migraine-like in nature.