IKBKB

IKBKB

A gene on chromosome 8p11.2 that encodes a serine kinase which plays a key role in the NF-kappa-B signalling pathway by phosphorylating inhibitors in the inhibitor/NF-kappa-B complex (comprised of 3 subunits: IKBKA (IKKalpha/IKK1), IKBKB (IKKbeta/IKK2) and IKBKG (NEMO)), causing inhibitor dissociation and NF-kappa-B activation. The NF-kappa-B signalling pathway is activated by multiple stimuli, including inflammatory cytokines, bacterial or viral products, DNA damage, or other cellular stresses.