IRAK4

Myddosome kinase component

Expression
Constitutively activated
Evidence level
strong

Role in pathogenesis

IRAK4 is recruited to the Myddosome by mutated MYD88, along with IRAK1. Together they activate NF-kB through a pathway parallel to BTK. IRAK4 inhibitors are being explored as potential WM therapeutics.

Sources (2)

DetailsBibas M et al. (2024) WM: State-of-the-Art Review Part 1 - Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Clinical · Mediterr J Hematol Infect DisDOI
DetailsTreon SP et al. (2012) MYD88 L265P Somatic Mutation in Waldenström's Macroglobulinemia · N Engl J MedDOI