Concepedia

Concept

jak-stat signaling pathway

Parents

2.7K

Publications

273.2K

Citations

15.8K

Authors

2.6K

Institutions

About

Jak-stat signaling pathway is a fundamental research concept focused on a critical intracellular signal transduction cascade essential for cellular communication, particularly in response to cytokines and growth factors. This field investigates the molecular mechanisms by which Janus kinases (JAKs) and Signal Transducers and Activators of Transcription (STATs) mediate the transmission of extracellular signals to the nucleus, regulating gene expression involved in processes such as inflammation, immunity, cell proliferation, and survival. The study of this evolutionarily conserved pathway is significant for understanding normal cellular function and its dysregulation in diseases like cancer and autoimmune disorders, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic target.

Top Authors

Rankings shown are based on concept H-Index.

JN

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

RJ

Moffitt Cancer Center

JJ

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

CC

University of Michigan

Top Institutions

Rankings shown are based on concept H-Index.

Harvard University

Cambridge, United States

National Institutes of Health

Bethesda, United States

Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Chevy Chase, United States

Inserm

Paris, France