ikb-1 encodes an ortholog of human BCL3 (OMIM:109560) that physically interacts with the checkpoint protein MRT-2; ikb-1(nr2019) and ikb-1(nr2027) mutants display no obvious phenotype other than shortened lifespan; mutation of BCL3 is frequently associated with recurring translocations found in the neoplastic cells of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and has been implicated in cell cycle control (perhaps via apoptosis).
Predicted to enable NF-kappaB binding activity. Involved in defense response to Gram-negative bacterium. Located in cytoplasm. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in common variable immunodeficiency 10. Is an ortholog of human NFKB2 (nuclear factor kappa B subunit 2).
Map position created from combination of previous interpolated map position (based on known location of sequence) and allele information. Therefore this is not a genetic map position based on recombination frequencies or genetic experiments. This was done on advice of the CGC.