This gene encodes a member of the receptor-interacting protein (RIP) family of serine/threonine protein kinases. The encoded protein contains a C-terminal caspase activation and recruitment domain (CARD), and is a component of signaling complexes in both the innate and adaptive immune pathways. It is a potent activator of NF-kappaB and inducer of apoptosis in response to various stimuli. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Forensic Context
A study in human prostate tissues demonstrated that the RIPK2 was significantly upregulated at longer postmortem intervals (96 h and 120 h) compared to a 24 h control, as validated by PCR Array and statistical analysis [Tolbert et al. DOI:10.1016/j.gene.2018.06.090].