A novel NLRC3 gene (poNLRC3) was identified from Japanese flounder Paralichthys olivaceus.
poNLRC3 is dominantly expressed in the Japanese flounder head kidney macrophages.
poNLRC3 expression was significantly modulated by extracellular ATP stimulation and immune challenges.
poNLRC3 positively regulates the LPS and ATP-induced innate immune response in the Japanese flounder HKM cells.