Molecule2 diseases

NF-kB

Transcription factor driving inflammatory gene expression

Expression change
Constitutively activated
Evidence level
moderate

Expression across diseases

DiseaseRoleExpressionEvidence
Systemic MastocytosisTranscription factor driving inflammatory gene expressionConstitutively activatedmoderate
Waldenström's MacroglobulinemiaTranscription factor driving B-cell survivalConstitutively activatedestablished

Role in pathogenesis

NF-kB is activated downstream of KIT D816V signaling. Drives expression of inflammatory cytokines, chemokines, and survival factors. Contributes to both mast cell survival and the inflammatory microenvironment.