IKK gamma peptide Reference: GTX27896 Pro inflammatory cytokines activate the transcription factor NF kappa B by stimulating the activity of a protein kinase that phosphorylates Ikappa B, an inhibitor of NF kappa B, at sites that trigger its ubiquitination and degradation. A large, cytokine responsive Ikappa B kinase (IKK) complex has been purified and the genes encoding 2 of its subunits have been cloned. These subunits, IKK alpha and Ikk beta, are protein kinases whose function is needed for NF kappa B activation by pro inflammatory stimuli. IKK is composed of similar amounts of IKK alpha, Ikk beta, which are differentially processed forms of a third subunit, IKK gamma. Ikk gamma interacts preferentially with IKK beta and is required for the activation of the IKK complex.
IKK epsilon peptide Reference: GTX27897 IKBKE is a noncanonical I-kappa-B (see MIM 1648) kinase (IKK) that is essential for regulating antiviral signaling pathways. IKBKE has also been identified as a breast cancer (MIM 11448) oncogene and is amplified and overexpressed in over 3% of breast carcinomas and breast cancer cell lines (Hutti et al., 29 [PubMed 19481526]).[supplied by OMIM]
Bcl-2 peptide Reference: GTX27983 This gene encodes an integral outer mitochondrial membrane protein that blocks the apoptotic death of some cells such as lymphocytes. Constitutive expression of BCL2, such as in the case of translocation of BCL2 to Ig heavy chain locus, is thought to be the cause of follicular lymphoma. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 216]
Bad peptide Reference: GTX27985 The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the BCL-2 family. BCL-2 family members are known to be regulators of programmed cell death. This protein positively regulates cell apoptosis by forming heterodimers with BCL-xL and BCL-2, and reversing their death repressor activity. Proapoptotic activity of this protein is regulated through its phosphorylation. Protein kinases AKT and MAP kinase, as well as protein phosphatase calcineurin were found to be involved in the regulation of this protein. Alternative splicing of this gene results in two transcript variants which encode the same isoform. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 28]
Bag1 peptide Reference: GTX27986 The oncogene Bcl2 encodes a membrane protein that blocks a step in a pathway leading to apoptosis or programmed cell death. The protein encoded by this gene binds to Bcl2 protein and is referred to as Bcl2-associated athanogene. It enhances the anti-apoptotic effects of Bcl2 and represents a link between growth factor receptors and anti-apoptotic mechanisms. At least two protein isoforms are encoded by this mRNA through the use of a non-AUG (CUG) start site and an alternative, downstream, AUG translation initiation site. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 28]
Caspase 1 peptide Reference: GTX27988 This gene encodes a protein which is a member of the cysteine-aspartic acid protease (caspase) family. Sequential activation of caspases plays a central role in the execution-phase of cell apoptosis. Caspases exist as inactive proenzymes which undergo proteolytic processing at conserved aspartic residues to produce 2 subunits, large and small, that dimerize to form the active enzyme. This gene was identified by its ability to proteolytically cleave and activate the inactive precursor of interleukin-1, a cytokine involved in the processes such as inflammation, septic shock, and wound healing. This gene has been shown to induce cell apoptosis and may function in various developmental stages. Studies of a similar gene in mouse suggest a role in the pathogenesis of Huntington disease. Alternative splicing results in transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 212]