p38 MAPK

p38 MAPK (Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase) is an enzyme that acts as a cellular signal dispatcher, helping cells respond to stress and inflammation. When cells experience factors like injury, infection, or environmental stress, p38 MAPK gets activated and triggers specific responses such as inflammation, cell repair, or programmed cell death. It plays a crucial role in maintaining cell health and orchestrating immune responses, making it an important target in treating diseases related to inflammation and stress-related damage.