Anti-IkB alpha

Inhibits the activity of dimeric NF-kappa-B/REL complexes by trapping REL dimers in the cytoplasm through masking of their nuclear localization signals. IkappaBalpha phosphorylation and resulting Rel-dependent transcription are activated by a highly diverse group of extracellular signals including inflammatory cytokines, growth factors, and chemokines. Protein function: Inhibits the activity of dimeric NF-kappa-B/REL complexes by trapping REL (RELA/p65 and NFKB1/p50) dimers in the cytoplasm by masking their nuclear localization signals (PubMed:1493333, PubMed:7479976, PubMed:36651806). On cellular stimulation by immune and pro-inflammatory responses, becomes phosphorylated promoting ubiquitination and degradation, enabling the dimeric RELA to translocate to the nucleus and activate transcription (PubMed:7796813, PubMed:7628694, PubMed:7878466, PubMed:7479976). [The UniProt Consortium] Recommended dilutions: WB 1:500-1,000  IHC 1:100-200. Cellular localization: Cytoplasm, Nucleus