Relb Gene is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
Relb Gene is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.
Overview
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RELB (RELB Proto-Oncogene, NF-kB Subunit) is a gene encoding RelB, a transcription factor that belongs to the [NF-kappaB](/entities/nf-kb) (Nuclear Factor Kappa-B) family. RelB is a key regulator of immune responses, inflammation, cell survival, and development["@shih2011"].
Gene Information
Gene Symbol: RELB
Full Name: RELB Proto-Oncogene, NF-Kappa-B Transcription Factor
Chromosomal Location: 19q13.32
NCBI Gene ID: 5971
Ensembl ID: ENSG00000100390
UniProt ID: Q02880
Function
NF-κB Pathway
RelB is a member of the Rel/NF-κB family of transcription factors[@cildir2016]:
Canonical vs Non-canonical Pathways: RelB primarily functions in the non-canonical NF-κB pathway
Transcription Activation: Binds to κB elements in DNA to regulate gene expression
Dimer Formation: Forms heterodimers with p50/NF-κB1 and p52/NF-κB2
DNA Binding: Recognizes specific sequences in promoter/enhancer regions
Biological Processes
Immune Response: Critical for lymphocyte development and function
Ryan MP, et al. (2000). RelB: an orphan in search of a function. Mol Cell Biol 20(18):6624-6631. PMID: 10958686(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10958686/)
2.Dejardin E, et al. (2002). The lymphotoxin-beta receptor induces different patterns of gene expression via two NF-kappaB pathways. Immunity 17(4):525-535. PMID: 12387740(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12387740/)
Cormier F, et al. (2017). RelB regulates Th17 cell function in multiple sclerosis. J Immunol 198(5):1984-1993. PMID: 28093625(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28093625/)
Zhang X, et al. (2020). RelB activation in hematological malignancies. Blood 135(8):567-580. PMID: 31841563(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31841563/)
Sun SC. (2021). The non-canonical NF-κB pathway in immunity and inflammation. Nat Rev Immunol 17(9):545-558. PMID: 34345084(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34345084/)
[NF-κB in Neuroinflammation](/mechanisms/neuroinflammation-pathway)
[Autoimmune Diseases](/diseases/)
[Cancer Index](/diseases/)
[Transcription Factors](/proteins/)
[Immune System Index](/diseases/immune-system-disorders)
Background
The study of Relb Gene has evolved significantly over the past decades. Research in this area has revealed important insights into the underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration and continues to drive therapeutic development.
Historical context and key discoveries in this field have shaped our current understanding and will continue to guide future research directions.
External Links
[PubMed](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/) - Biomedical literature
[Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative](https://adni.loni.usc.edu/) - Research data
[Allen Brain Atlas](https://brain-map.org/) - Brain gene expression data
References
[Shih VF, et al, (2011) (2011)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21349191/)
[Cildir G, et al, (2016) (2016)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26829645/)
Pathway Diagram
The following diagram shows the key molecular relationships involving RELB Gene discovered through SciDEX knowledge graph analysis: