Nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-containing protein 1 (NOD1)

Enhances caspase-9-mediated apoptosis. Induces NF-kappa- B activity via RIPK2 and IKK-gamma.

Confers responsiveness to intracellular bacterial lipopolysaccharides (LPS). Forms an intracellular sensing system together with ARHGEF2 for the detection of parasitic effectors during cell invasion by pathogens.