Biology:REL

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Short description: Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens


A representation of the 3D structure of the protein myoglobin showing turquoise α-helices.
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The proto-oncogene c-Rel is a protein that in humans is encoded by the REL gene.[1] The c-Rel protein is a member of the NF-κB family of transcription factors and contains a Rel homology domain (RHD) at its N-terminus and two C-terminal transactivation domains. c-Rel is a myeloid checkpoint protein that can be targeted for treating cancer.[2] c-Rel has an important role in B-cell survival and proliferation. The REL gene is amplified or mutated in several human B-cell lymphomas, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and Hodgkin's lymphoma.[3]

References

  1. "I-Rel: a novel rel-related protein that inhibits NF-kappa B transcriptional activity". Genes Dev 6 (5): 745–60. Jun 1992. doi:10.1101/gad.6.5.745. PMID 1577270. 
  2. "c-Rel is a myeloid checkpoint for cancer immunotherapy". Nature Cancer 1 (5): 507–517. May 2020. doi:10.1038/s43018-020-0061-3. PMID 33458695. 
  3. "The c-Rel transcription factor and B-cell proliferation: a deal with the devil". Oncogene 23 (13): 2275–86. March 2004. doi:10.1038/sj.onc.1207410. PMID 14755244. 

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