NCIt definition : Proto-oncogene c-Rel (619 aa, 69 kDa) is encoded by the human REL gene. This protein
plays a role in both transcriptional regulation and signal transduction.;
NCIt note : REL protein is a product of the REL proto-oncogene and may play a role in differentiation
and lymphopoiesis. It belongs to the REL/Dorsal family of transcription factors, containing
the REL Homology Region (RHR), that includes NFKB and NF-AT. Some members of this
family are regulated by subcellular sequestration in the cytoplasm by members of the
IKB protein subfamily of RHR proteins, and are involved in embryonic development and
differentiation. (from OMIM 164910 and NCI);