OBO ID: GO:0007252
Term Name: I-kappaB phosphorylation Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • IkappaB phosphorylation
  • IKB phosphorylation
  • inhibitor of kappaB phosphorylation
  • inhibitor of NF-kappaB phosphorylation
Definition: The process of introducing a phosphate group into an inhibitor of kappa B (I-kappaB) protein. Phosphorylation of I-kappaB targets I-kappaB for ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation, thus releasing bound NF-kappaB dimers, which can translocate to the nucleus to bind DNA and regulate transcription. (2)
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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