Anti-IRAK2 antibody

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

The IRAK2 protein is critical for transducing signals from interleukin-1 receptors (IL-1R) and Toll-like receptors (TLR) as part of the innate immune response. It does not work alone but as part of the Myddosome complex. This complex formation is essential for signal propagation leading to the activation of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-kB) and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs). Activation of these pathways initiates inflammatory and immune processes enabling the body to respond to pathogens.

Pathways

IRAK2 integrates into the Toll-like receptor signaling pathway acting as a link between upstream receptor activation and downstream transcription factors. It has strong interactions with other key immune components like MyD88 and TRAF6 within these pathways. Through these links IRAK2 contributes to the orchestration of a coordinated immune defense facilitating the body's capacity to manage microbial infections while maintaining regulatory checks to prevent excessive inflammation.