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Fields of Study > genetics > molecular genetics > transcription factors > transcription factor NF-kappa B
Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > transcription factors > transcription factor NF-kappa B
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > amino acids, peptides and proteins > proteins > transcription factors > transcription factor NF-kappa B
Preferred Term:

transcription factor NF-kappa B

Definition:
Ubiquitous, inducible, nuclear transcriptional activator that binds to enhancer elements in many different cell types and is activated by pathogenic stimuli. The NF-kappa B complex is a heterodimer composed of two DNA-binding subunits: NF-kappa B1 and relA.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
transcription factors
Entry Terms:
  • NF-kappaB
  • nuclear factor NF-kappa B
  • NF-kB
  • nuclear factor-kappaB
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/207724
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