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NFKB1 Gene

Meaning

The NFKB1 Gene encodes a critical protein subunit of the Nuclear Factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) transcription factor complex, which functions as a master, ubiquitous regulator of the immune and inflammatory response. This gene is pivotal in controlling the transcription and expression of hundreds of genes involved in inflammation, cellular survival, and cellular proliferation across nearly all cell types. Genetic variations or chronic dysregulation in the NFKB1 gene are consistently implicated in the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory conditions, autoimmune diseases, and the overall process of accelerated biological aging.