The transcription factor NFκB is retained in the cytoplasm in an inactive form by the inhibitory protein IκB. Activation of NFκB requires that IκB be phosphorylated on specific serines residues, which results in targeted degradation of IκB. IκB kinase α (IKKα), previously designated CHUK, interacts with IκB-α and specifically phosphorylates IκB-α on the sites that trigger its degradation, serines 32 and 36. IKKα appears to be critical for NFκB activation in response to proinflammatory cytokines. Phosphorylation of IκB by IKKα is stimulated by the NFκB inducing kinase (NIK), which itself is a central regulator for NFκB activation in response to TNF and IL-1. The functional IKK complex contains three subunits, IKKα , IKKβ and IKKγ (also designated NEMO), and each appear to make essential contributions to IκB phosphorylation.
Categories
Adenovirus, Over-Expression
Product Type
Pre-Made
Virus Type
Adenovirus
Function
Gene expression
Promoter
CMV (ubiquitous)
Storage Buffer
DMEM, 2% BSA, 2.5% Glycerol
Viral Backbone
Human Adenovirus Type5 (dE1/E3)
Shelf Life
12 Months
HS Code
3822190000
UNSPSC Code
41106621
Insert Gene
IKKa
Availability
Ready to Ship
Titer
1x10^10 PFU/ml
Storage
-80C
Shipping
Dry Ice
Reviews of IKK-alpha (IKKa) Adenovirus (Ad-CMV-IKKa)