C-terminal tagging enhances the detection sensitivity of interlekin receptor type 1.

Substances released outside of the cells during cell necrosis are collectively called danger-associated molecular patterns (DAMPS) or alarmins. A pro-inflammatory cytokine, interleukin-1α (IL-1α) is known as a typical alarmin. IL-1α transmits signals by binding to IL-1 receptor 1 (IL-1R1), type I protein, expressed on the cell membrane of target cells, but detection of IL-1R1 at the protein and mRNA levels is difficult.

Analysis of the effects of importin α1 on the nuclear translocation of IL-1α in HeLa cells.

Interleukin-1α (IL-1α), a cytokine released by necrotic cells, causes sterile inflammation. On the other hand, IL-1α is present in the nucleus and also regulates the expression of many proteins. A protein substrate containing a classical nuclear localization signal (cNLS) typically forms a substrate/importin α/β complex, which is subsequently transported to the nucleus.