Analysis of JAK1 Gene (Mutation) by RT-qPCR (CAT#: STEM-MT-0113-LGZ)

Introduction

Also known as: JTK3; AIIDE; JAK1A; JAK1B<br />This gene encodes a membrane protein that is a member of a class of protein tyrosine kinases (PTKs) characterized by the presence of a second phosphotransferase-associated domain at the N-terminus of the PTK domain. The encoded kinase phosphorylates STAT proteins (signal transducers and activators of transcription) and plays a key role in interferon-α/β, interferon-γ and cytokine signaling. This gene plays a critical role in the expression of genes mediating inflammation, epithelial remodeling, and metastatic cancer progression. This gene is a key component of the interleukin-6 (IL-6)/JAK1/STAT3 immune and inflammatory response and is a therapeutic target to mitigate cytokine storm. The kinase activity of this gene is directly repressed by the suppressor of cytokine signaling 1 (SOCS1) protein. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.